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Athletic Club winger Nico Williams has explained the reason behind his decision to turn down a move to Barcelona. Barcelona tried to sign the 22-year-old this summer and were prepared to pay Nico’s €58 million ($67m) release clause. After signing a new long-term deal until June 2035, he said: “I think we have a very long season ahead […]
Athletic Club winger Nico Williams has vowed to create more memorable moments with the Basque outfit after penning a long-term contract extension. The 22-year-old officially signed a new deal on Tuesday, July 15, which will keep him at San Mamés until 2035, despite attracting interest from Barcelona and several English Premier League clubs. Speaking after […]
Spanish outfit Athletic Club have officially announced that star winger Nico Williams has signed a long-term contract extension, tying him to the club until June 30, 2035. In a statement released on Tuesday, July 15, the Spanish club confirmed the agreement, calling it a “strong bond” between the talented winger and the Basque side. “Nico […]
Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal has been left disappointed after Nico Williams signed a surprise contract extension with Athletic Bilbao, putting an end to talk of a move to the Camp Nou. Reports from AS suggest Yamal was eager to reunite with Williams, who has become a close friend during their time with Spain’s national team. […]
There are some Barcelona officials reportedly not in favour of the club’s decision to pursue the signing of Spanish forward of Ghanaian descent, Nico Williams. According to rumours, this anti-Williams group continuously feeds Spanish media with false information about the player to make him unpopular in hopes that the club will stop pursuing his signature. […]
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Barcelona is finally back on track to sign Nico Williams after clearing out all misunderstandings over the player’s salary and contract terms. According to Spanish journalist Gerard Romero, “All problems and misunderstandings have been resolved between the club (Barca) and Nico’s entourage,” confirming the breakthrough during a Twitch stream. With talks cleared up, Diario Sport […]
Spanish giants, FC Barcelona, are reportedly set to make formal steps this week in their bid to sign Nico Williams. The La Liga champions have been linked with a move to sign the Spanish forward of Ghanaian descent in the past month. Although the financial power of the club has been questioned, sources have reported […]
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Nico Williams appears to be heading toward a surprising move to Bayern Munich, as the German giants intensify their pursuit of the Athletic Bilbao star despite fierce competition from long-time admirers Barcelona. The 22-year-old Spanish international has been a top priority for Barcelona this summer, following the club’s failed attempt to sign him in 2024. […]
The controversy surrounding Nico Williams has intensified after vandals defaced a mural of the Athletic Club star for the second time in a week. The artwork in Barakaldo, which features Nico and his brother Inaki Williams, was once again targeted, this time with Nico’s face destroyed and an offensive message scrawled beside it. Last week, […]
Athletic Club has raised formal concerns with LaLiga regarding FC Barcelona’s financial ability to sign players amid the La Liga Champions’ interest in signing Nico Williams. Despite reports of Barcelona’s financial difficulties, the club is busy in the transfer market trying to recruit players to augment their squad. This has led to ongoing scrutiny over […]
