Nico Williams was maybe the most important goal for Barcelona final summer time and the membership had been making an attempt every little thing they might to get their fingers on the Athletic Membership celebrity.
There was even some extent when Barcelona had made lots of progress within the deal and had solely required the approval of Nico, which by no means fairly got here.
The Spanish worldwide, who was approaching the again of a profitable Euro 2024 marketing campaign, determined to proceed at Athletic.
Nico opens up about failed Barcelona transfer
In a current interview, Nico was requested about his failed transfer to Barcelona final summer time and what prompted him to stay at Athletic.
In response, the ahead was fairly unequivocal in expressing his love for the Basque membership, even admitting that he by no means regretted the choice.
“Athletic is my household. The connection we’ve got inside the membership is superb. I don’t assume I’ll discover this ambiance wherever else. At that second, I made the choice that I believe is correct, and I’m very proud of it,” Nico mentioned.
Curiously, the Spaniard was very explicit about utilizing the phrases ‘at that second’, which curiously implies that the ahead may very well be able to take a distinct step within the coming summer time.
Nico doesn’t remorse staying at Athletic Membership (Photograph by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Pictures)
It should be remembered that Barcelona have nonetheless been linked with a transfer for Nico, who may very well be a goal for the membership even on the finish of the season.
This time round, although, Nico should present extra dedication if he’s to affix Barcelona. In the identical interview, the ahead did reveal his
Nico Williams on relationship with Yamal
“I knew Lamine earlier than, however since he joined the nationwide staff, we’ve got grow to be very shut. He’s extremely proficient and it’s enjoyable to play with him,” he mentioned when requested about his relationship with Yamal.
“He has a vivid future and I’m very glad to share these moments with him. We perceive one another very nicely on the pitch and that makes us robust,” the ahead added.
Nico and Yamal’s attacking partnership was essential in serving to Spain reclaim the European Championship title in the summertime.
All through the match, the 2 confirmed immense chemistry and seemed destined to finish up collectively at Barcelona. In truth, the 2 even spent the holiday collectively in the summertime.
“He’s a terrific pal, we speak on a regular basis. I’m additionally very near Alejandro Balde, we’ve got a superb understanding.
“In the summertime, for instance, I went on vacation with Lamine Yamal to Marbella. Every time we had the possibility to speak, he may give me recommendation, and vice versa,” he concluded.