Nico Williams 'forgets' about Barça with a stellar start to the season

Nico Williams reunited with the fans of Athletic Club de Bilbao at San Mamés after achieving an important victory against Sevilla (3-2) at the start of LaLiga EA Sports 25/26. Williams participated in two of the three goals of the Basque team, scoring a penalty goal in the first half, in addition to assisting Robert Navarro in the winning goal.

The Pamplona native had a splendid performance and the ovation from the fans to whom he dedicated a few words after his performance, as a sign of loyalty in this new stage after extending his contract until the summer of 2035.

“This fan base is incredible and I feel them like a family. I am very happy and I want to continue making history with them. Very proud also of how they have treated me from the beginning”

Nico Williams turns the page on his 'soap opera' with Barça

The destiny of Nico Williams for this new season that has just begun could have been different. FC Barcelona had the Pamplona attacker on their radar, even when it seemed that everything was ready to arrive at the Blaugrana institution, he ended up renewing his contract with Athletic Club.

Williams' agent, Félix Tainta, was in talks with Deco about a possible arrival of the forward to the Azulgrana club. However, they did not reach any agreement. Finally, Williams said 'No' to Barça for the second summer in a row.

On the other hand, Joan Laporta has made it very clear that the Athletic Club player was not a priority for this market, unlike Luis Díaz and Marcus Rashford. The club ended up choosing the Englishman as their reinforcement for the left side of the attack.

Nico Williams clears up doubts about his future in San Mamés

The 25/26 season will be Nico Williams' sixth season wearing the red and white shirt. In this period he has played 168 games with Athletic Club and has scored 32 goals and provided 32 assists. In addition to having won the Copa del Rey 23/24. It should be noted, he signed a new contract this year until 2035.

The next match for Ernesto Valverde's team will be next Monday, August 25 at San Mamés against Rayo Vallecano. The Bilbao stadium will be able to continue enjoying Nico Williams, who started this course well, for the next 10 years. That is, if he does not decide to change his mind before.