Barcelona’s ongoing transfer pursuit of Athletic Club star Nico Williams continues to be hit by controversy from all sides.
The Catalan giants opted to renew their previous transfer interest in the highly-rated Spain international after failing to lure him away from Bilbao in 2024.
That public transfer pursuit fell spectacularly short, as Williams rejected the move, in what was viewed as win for his current side.
However, despite boasting one of the most potent attacks in Europe, Hansi Flick has pushed ahead with a fresh offer for the 22-year-old.
Elizegi served as Athletic Club chief from 2018 to 2022 before being succeeded by current incumbent Jon Uriarte.
The Bilbao native claimed Barcelona have let themselves down over the Williams race and claimed the club may not be right for the forward in the long run.
“Barca is a long way from the values it once represented . If Nico leaves, he’s going to a club that isn’t admirable,” as per Diario AS.
“Barcelona is no longer unique. It’s quite far from what we all remember.”
