Valverde does not rule out the possible departure of Nico Williams from Athletic... this summer!

Published:14/08/2024 - 18:56h

Updated:14/08/2024 - 19:09h

The uncertainty surrounding Nico Williams continues. When everything pointed to the footballer staying at Athletic Club, the team's coach, Ernesto Valverde, has not closed the door to the player leaving, assuring that "the market is open until the 30th"

A new chapter opens in the 'soap opera' between Nico Williams, FC Barcelona and Athletic Club. Although there is speculation about his final decision due to the messages sent from San Mamés, the reality is that only the footballer himself knows his fate. In the Barça entity, interest in the Navarrese has 'deflated' and they are already looking for new alternatives, although Ernesto Valverde's latest statements may once again give 'wings' to the culés.

And the athleticzale coach spoke to the media at the press conference prior to the lions' league debut against Getafe, which will take place next Thursday, August 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the Bilbao fiefdom. . In his appearance, the 'Txingurri' spoke about the forward's situation, raising doubts about his possible call-up for the match against the Azulones."We'll see, we'll wait for training," the coach simply said.

However, the man from Extremadura was more extensive when talking about the footballer's continuity in the red and white entity. When asked if he considers that his future is defined after inheriting Muniain's '10', the coach once again sparked the rumors by stating that "I have nothing to say, the market is open. We have players like Nico who are doing well." here, but the market is open until the 30th, so that we and the rest of the teams can improve the squads. I see Nico very good".

Although he apparently left the door open to the possible departure of the youngest Williams, Valverde insisted on the importance of Nico's stay in his squad, insisting on the fact that his permanence is key to the interests of the Basque club."That Nico can continue with us this season is important for our own self-esteem. I don't know what can happen, but I certainly see it very well. We have always been very clear in that sense," he said.

Messages exchanged from Bilbao

The position of the former Barça coach has taken everyone and everyone by surprise, since the Bilbao institution has hinted over the last few days that Nico's destiny will continue to be linked to the Athletic team. In fact, it came to transcend the information that the entity has already started talks to improve his contract, 'shielding' him for the future by increasing his salary and slightly increasing his termination clause.

Whatever the case, the truth is that Valverde's words have done nothing more than 'alert' Barça.Despite the fact that the culés are already moving in the market in search of the ideal 'plan B' to shore up the left end of the forward line, from the Spotify Camp Nou offices they could 'reactivate' the attacker's operation if it is confirmed that his final decision It has not yet been taken, so, contrary to what has appeared in the last few hours, Nico's future would still have options to 'dye' Blaugrana.