Nico Williams, who rejected offers to leave Athletic Club last summer, stated that he wanted to keep creating history there.
Barcelona was willing to fulfill Nico’s €58 million ($67 million) release clause when they attempted to sign him a year ago.
Nico Williams, a Spanish player who recently agreed to a deal with Athletic through June 2035, stated: “I think we have a very long season ahead of us. We have very ambitious titles like the Champions League, which everyone would like to play in. What could be better than doing it with the club of my life? I would like to continue making history here at San Mamés, with the fans, with my family, and with a lot of enthusiasm.”
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Nico, who won Euro 2024 with Spain, has grown to be one of the most sought-after forwards; Chelsea, Arsenal, and Bayern Munich have all made attempts to sign him.
Mikel Gonzalez, director of football at Athletic, was overjoyed that Nico had decided to stay with the team.
“He is a unique and exceptional player, and retaining this talent at Athletic is fantastic news,” Gonzalez said.
Alongside his brother, Ghanaian international Iñaki Williams, who will captain the first team this season, Nico, who joined Athletic at the age of eleven, will continue to play.
“We’ve both always dreamed of this moment,” Nico said. “My brother is a role model for everyone, especially for me. I think he’s the best person to be captain, and I can’t wait to see him wearing the armband for a long time.”
Gonzalez added: “Family is extremely important to Athletic, and we are delighted to be able to continue seeing Iñaki lead the team and Nico contribute his skill.”
