Deco previously met with Williams' representatives in early June to discuss the possibility of the player joining Barcelona. Now, he has met with Williams himself, who is reportedly becoming more open to the idea of playing for the La Liga champions.

Despite Williams' growing interest in joining Barcelona, the club will need to pay the full €58 million release clause upfront. This is because Athletic Club is unwilling to negotiate a lower fee, making it a challenging but not impossible task for Barcelona to complete the transfer.

Barcelona's pursuit of Williams has been ongoing for nearly two years, and the club is now closer than ever to securing his signature. The meeting in Ibiza is a positive development for Barcelona, but the club still faces significant financial hurdles before the transfer can be finalized.

Williams' desire to join Barcelona remains strong, but the financial realities of the transfer will require careful consideration from the club. A successful outcome will depend on Barcelona's ability to meet Athletic Club's demands and secure the player's signature.