Marc Cucurella has revealed he’s talking every day with Nico Williams about the potential for the winger becoming a member of Chelsea.
Williams has been one of many standout gamers at Euro 2024 this summer season, notching a purpose and an help whereas additionally finishing 12 dribbles and creating 10 probabilities to assist Spain attain the ultimate — the place they’ll face England in Berlin on Sunday.
That follows on from one other stellar season at membership degree for the 22-year-old, who posted eight objectives and 19 assists in 37 appearances throughout all competitions for Athletic Membership, profitable the Copa del Rey alongside the way in which.
It ought to come as no shock, then, that Williams is being linked with an enormous summer season switch, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that Barcelona have made him their ‘high goal’.
?? Barça thought of Amadou Onana amongst targets however they received’t ship any bid he’s near Aston Villa.
The reason being clear: Barça are fully centered on Nico Williams as high goal.
Talks proceed with participant’s camp and Barça need to advance on Nico deal from subsequent week. pic.twitter.com/Kr3pBMHsk4
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 13, 2024
Cucurella tries to lure Williams to Stamford Bridge
Enjoying behind Williams at left-back for Spain is Chelsea’s Cucurella who has additionally loved a superb Euro 2024 marketing campaign.
Talking to The Athletic (by way of Purpose) forward of Sunday’s last, Cucurella has admitted he has been utilizing his time within the nationwide staff camp to attempt to persuade Williams to hitch him at Chelsea this summer season.
“With out doing an excessive amount of within the camp, now we have created an excellent relationship with Nico and ultimately, these kinds of gamers have to really feel comfy and essential. What I inform Nico on a regular basis is that he has to do his factor, create no matter goes via his thoughts, and I’ll be masking his again or doing something he wants me to,” mentioned Cucurella.
He jokingly added: “I inform him every single day he ought to come to Chelsea, he would assist us quite a bit! He’s greater than welcome and he is aware of that [laughs]. However he’s so younger, he has to resolve by himself and along with his individuals, so it’s not time to place too many issues in his head.”
