December 3rd 2024.
During the summer transfer window, there was a lot of buzz surrounding Nico Williams from top clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool. He had caught the eye of many with his impressive performance for Spain at Euro 2024, including scoring the winning goal against England in the final.
But according to Manchester City player Rodri, his team should not hesitate to sign Williams from his current club Athletic Bilbao, despite the competition from other clubs. In fact, Rodri believes that City should be at the forefront of the race to secure Williams' signature.
Their friendship as teammates on the Spanish national team was evident when Rodri spoke highly of Williams at an awards ceremony in Madrid on Monday night. He even joked about taking Williams to City immediately, although he did mention the need to teach him about the cold weather in England, which is similar to that of Bilbao.
Williams has a release clause of €58 million in his contract with Athletic Bilbao, which is relatively low compared to his reported weekly salary of €200,000. This was believed to be a major obstacle for clubs interested in signing him during the summer transfer window.
In an interview in September, Williams expressed his gratitude for the interest from big clubs, but also made it clear that his heart lies with Athletic Bilbao. He spoke highly of the unique feeling he gets from playing for this club and expressed his excitement for the upcoming season and the opportunity to play in Europe.
Despite receiving multiple approaches from other clubs, Williams ultimately chose to stay with Athletic Bilbao. However, he did not rule out the possibility of a future move, stating that anything could happen in football.
For now, Williams remains committed to his current club and is determined to make a mark in the European competitions. But with his talent and potential, it's no surprise that top clubs are keeping a close eye on him.
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