Although it seemed that his situation had been clarified, the debate on the future of Nico Williams remains red hot. The footballer surprised everyone and everyone when he decided to shorten his vacation to bring forward his return to training at Athletic Club de Bilbao almost a week earlier than planned. The winger's decision was taken as a clear message about his destiny, but FC Barcelona does not lose hope of completing his arrival this summer.
And after the Navarrese's reincorporation into the discipline of the team led by Ernesto Valverde, a large part of the media and the fans took it for granted that the player had determined that the best thing for his future was to continue wearing the red and white shirt, thus ruling out the Barça option. The forward has been subjected to rarely seen pressure while he finishes deciding the next case of his career, which is still unclear.
From the Barcelona offices they remain skeptical of the player's latest movements, even thinking that the footballer's words upon his return to Lezama were 'false' and 'forced'. The Blaugranas remain waiting for what happens with the youngest Williams, and remain confident that they will be able to incorporate him into Hansi Flick's squad despite everything indicating that he has decided to stay in Bilbao.
Meanwhile, the attacker completed his second training session with the lions this Wednesday, August 7. The footballer is working on his set-up after his brilliant participation in the Euro Cup and, according to what was reported in the 'Jugones' programme, he would be preparing with the aim of making his debut on the first day of LaLiga under the orders of Valverde, the Next Thursday, August 15, against Getafe.
In Bilbao they remain calm
For its part, Athletic Club conveys peace of mind with the player's future. The vice president of the institution, Jon Ruigómez, spoke about Nico's situation and made it clear that San Mamés is not worried about the footballer's possible departure. "If things are done well and there is a project, there is peace of mind," were the manager's words. As it is, the 'chess' game between both clubs is 'hotter' than ever.