This is an ad that had made FC Barcelona fall from very high. After a first refusal last year, Nico Williams (23) was, once again, announced very close to FC Barcelona. So much so that a pre-agreement between the club and the Basque player was already signed. But finally, no agreement was reached with the Athletic Club and Barça then discovered with amazement the official and unexpected announcement of the extension of the European Champion 2024 until 2035.
Subsequently, the Spanish press announced that everything was played for a clause story between Deco and the player's agent, Félix Tainta, as well as on the registration of the player, since Barça did not manage to guarantee the entourage of the player his registration in La Liga. The finances of the Catalan club did not allow to quickly pay the release clause of Nico Williams, up to € 58 million (€ 62 million including). And the Basque club then took the opportunity to extend it.
Nico Williams happy to stay with his brother
Discreet so far, the Spanish winger spoke for the first time on the club's official website and explained the reasons that pushed him to renew his lease. “We have very ambitious titles in play, such as the Champions League. What better way to do it than with the club of my life? I would like to continue writing the story here in San Mamés, with supporters and my family. We both dreamed of this moment. My brother (Iñaki Williams) is a model for everyone, and especially for me. I think he is the ideal person to be a long captain ”.
Without forgetting a few words for fans of Bilbao, who did not hesitate to attack him all summer for having maintained doubt about his future, even going so far as to vandalize a fresco several times. “I hope to be able to make them fully everything they have given me. I hope they will enjoy it as much as usual. It is also for them. I have always had a lot of affection for them and I am very proud of my supporters ”he added. Words that will not please Barça, always in a hassle to find her plan B …
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