The Ghanaian-descent winger says nobody forced his hand when he snubbed Europe's giants to sign through 2035 at Athletic Bilbao.
Spain star Nico Williams, who has Ghanaian roots, says he never second-guessed his decision to stay at Athletic Bilbao, even with some of Europe's biggest clubs queuing up for his signature.
The 24-year-old has been among the most coveted wingers on the continent across the last three transfer windows. His standout role in Spain's Euro 2024 triumph and his part in ending Athletic's 40-year wait for silverware with the Copa del Rey only pushed his stock higher. Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal were all linked with him, yet he committed his future to the Basque club with a new deal running until 2035.
Speaking at a press conference, Williams made it clear the choice was entirely his own. He said he had no doubts about wanting to stay, that he received a huge number of offers over those three summers, and that nobody pressured him into anything. Whether the interest came from Barça, PSG, Arsenal or others, his answer was the same: no.
On the pitch this season, the winger has featured eight times in La Liga and scored once. For a player of his pace and flair, fans will be expecting that tally to climb as he looks to lead Athletic's next chapter on the back of a long-term commitment that few saw coming.
