Nico Williams 'plays a trick' with his continuity at Athletic Club
Published:5/10/2024 - 12:38h
Updated:5/10/2024 - 12:39h
Nico Williams 'cleared the ball' when asked about his future at Athletic Club. The winger also spoke about his relationship with Lamine Yamal
Nico Williams was one of the main protagonists of the last transfer market. The Navarrese winger made headlines due to his possible signing for FC Barcelona, although the player finally decided to continue under Ernesto Valverde at Athletic Club Bilbao. However, his name could return to the fore next summer, and his latest statements have only 'triggered' rumours about his future.
In an interview with the newspaper 'AS', the striker was questioned about his continuity at San Mamés beyond 2025. Far from 'settling' any speculation, the striker 'played a game of misdirection' and recalled last Thursday's victory against AZ Almark in the Europa League (2-0). "I'm happy in Bilbao, I've decided to stay here. It's incredible to see what happened with the Europa League match against AZ," said the player.
His words leave open the debate about his destination, which could change from the next summer window. In addition to Barça, teams such as Juventus and Arsenal have also shown interest in signing him. However, if Barcelona finally decides to go for his signing, everything indicates that they would be favourites in a possible 'bidding'.
Nico spoke again about his relationship with Lamine Yamal
And the fact is that Nico's relationship with Lamine Yamal is one of the great assets of the culés in the 'race' for Williams. In the same interview, the attacker spoke about the reunion with the '19' in the Spanish national team, assuring that "every father wants to see his son! (Laughs). We get along very well, we are like a dog and a cat, like little brothers, I wish him all the best. I am happier in the National Team if he is there."
Thus, the option of the Navarrese seems to be more alive than ever for the Blaugrana entity. His release clause is still valued at 58 million euros, although Athletic Club is expected to try to improve his contract and increase it. If this scenario were to happen, the Catalans could reject his signing, but, as of today, no option is ruled out.
