Nico Williams signals desire to stay at Athletic Bilbao despite transfer interest
Spain star Nico Williams has signalled his intention to stay at Athletic Bilbao despite strong interest from top clubs.After a standout performance at Euro 2024, where he scored in the final against England and helped Spain secure the title, Williams has become a highly sought-after player.Barcelona, Liverpool, PSG, and Chelsea are all reportedly interested in the winger, who has a release clause of around 58 million euros, according to Spanish media.Despite the speculation, Williams seems keen on remaining with Athletic Bilbao. On returning to the club for pre-season, he expressed his excitement for the upcoming season, saying, “Im back! Im really looking forward to this season. Vamos, Athletic!”
Nico Williams on Athletic Club channels: Im back! Im really looking forward to this season.Vamos, Athletic!. pic.twitter.com/akD0iXWBY7
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 6, 2024 During the 2023/24 La Liga season, Williams made 31 appearances, scored five goals, and provided 11 assists.His contributions were vital in securing European qualification for the club, and he also played a key role in winning the Copa del Rey, where he was named man of the match in the final.
