The future of Nico Williams, a young prospect from Athletic Club, has been the subject of speculation in the soccer world. Recently, José Mourinho, coach of Fenerbahçe, expressed his desire to see Nico at Real Madrid. These statements have sparked various reactions, including that of his brother Iñaki Williams.
After Athletic's victory over Fenerbahçe in Istanbul, where Iñaki scored two goals, the forward was asked about Mourinho's comments. Iñaki expressed his pride in the praise for his brother but emphasized that Nico's talent was already well-known. "It's an honor that a coach like Mourinho speaks like that about my brother..."
The Decision about Nico Williams' Future
Iñaki stressed that Nico's continuity at Athletic depends on multiple factors: "That doesn't depend on José or me, it depends on my brother doing things right...". However, he highlighted that currently, Nico is happy at Athletic. "Now I think he's very comfortable here with his Athletic, with the team of his life, and hopefully, we can keep enjoying him...", added his brother, Iñaki.
Last summer, Barça showed interest in transfer Nico Williams, yet the young winger decided to stay at Athletic, influenced in part by his brother Iñaki. Now, with Mourinho's statements, there's speculation about possible interest from Real Madrid. However, so far, there's no official confirmation of negotiations from either of the two major Spanish clubs.
Nico's Commitment to Athletic
Despite rumors and interest from other clubs, Nico has shown his commitment to Athletic. His decision to stay in Bilbao reflects his attachment to the club and his desire to continue growing in the team that saw him develop. The influence of his brother, Iñaki Williams, has been crucial in this regard, as they both share a very close relationship and a strong bond with Athletic.
The future of Nico Williams remains a topic of debate in the soccer sphere. While figures like Mourinho express their desire to see him in clubs like Real Madrid, the final decision rests with the player himself. For now, Nico Williams seems focused on his development at Athletic, where he has the unconditional support of his brother Iñaki and the Bilbao fans.