Athletic Club forward confident Nico Williams will stay amid Barcelona interest | OneFootball

Athletic Club’s star forward, Gorka Guruzeta, has expressed his confidence that Nico Williams will remain with the club despite ongoing rumours linking him with a move to Barcelona.

Guruzeta’s words come at a crucial time, with the La Liga season about to kick off, and speculation about Nico’s future has been a hot topic among football fans and media alike.

In a recent interview, Guruzeta praised Nico Williams, emphasising the young forward’s undeniable talent and importance to Athletic Club.

“Nico has shown that he is a world-class footballer, and I hope he will continue to help us out as he always does,” said Guruzeta as quoted by SPORT.

The Athletic dressing room is behind Nico

His confidence in Nico’s commitment to the club is echoed by many within Athletic’s dressing room.

The atmosphere among the players suggests that they believe the matter of Nico’s potential departure to Barcelona is settled.

Gorka Guruzeta wants Nico Williams to continue at Athletic Club. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

This strong stance from within Athletic Club comes at a time when Barcelona have been eyeing Nico as a potential signing. However, the sentiment from Bilbao is one of certainty and assurance.

“It’s what we want and it’s what I think will happen,” added Guruzeta, leaving little room for doubt about the footballer’s immediate future.

Athletico planning something for Nico

The club’s management and players seem to be on the same page, believing that the winger will stay put and continue to be a vital part of the team as they prepare for the upcoming season.

But the story doesn’t end there. As the new league season approaches, negotiations regarding the improvement and extension of Nico’s contract with Athletic Club are reportedly gathering pace.

These talks are seen as a strategic move by the club to secure the player’s future and fend off interest from other top clubs, particularly Barcelona.

From a Barcelona perspective, the situation surrounding is undoubtedly one to watch. However, with Athletic Club moving swiftly to secure his future, it seems that Barcelona may have to look elsewhere if they are to bolster their squad with new signings.