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We exclusively reported that the 20-year-old attacker is on the radar of English giants, Manchester United and Liverpool Fc.
However, In an interview with Tv3, the highly-rated attacker disclosed he is not leaving the Basque-based club and has real ambitions of being successful with the Red and Whites.
“I love Bilbao, I love Athletic Club. I want to be there with my brother, and all my teammates. It is like a family for me. I really want to stay in Bilbao,” he told Television 3( TV3) as quoted by 3Sports.
“I want to win trophies for Athletic Bilbao. Athletic Bilbao is like a family to me. My brother, Inaki has won cups there and I want to give more to Athletic club Bilbao.”
Nico Williams, the younger brother of new Ghana star striker Inaki, has broken into the first team of Athletic Club de Bilbao, following a good run of performances in the topflight.
His contract with Athletic Club which expires in 2024 and will cost Liverpool and Manchester United huge sums to price him away from San Mames
Nico’s release clause in around 42 million Euros.
Nico Williams, made 34 La Liga appearances for Athletic Club last season, showing great potential in His breakthrough campaign.
He contributed three solid goals, scoring two in the Copa del Rey, and one in the Super Copa .
Career;
Nico was Born in Pamona Navarre, Nico joined the youth academy of Athletic club in 2013 from hometown side CA Osasuna. He began his senior career with Basconia, during the 2019/2020 season.
On May 11, 2020, Nico was promoted to reserve team in the Segunda Division. He made his first team – and Laliga debut on 28 April of the following year, coming on as a substitute for Jon Morcillo in the second half in a 2–2 home draw against valladolid ;His brother Iñaki also came off the bench ten minutes later. It was the first time two siblings had been on the pitch, at the same time for the club.
On January 20, 2022, Nico was given a first team contract after meeting a number of clauses.
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