This past summer, Nico Williams of Athletic Club was at the center of intense transfer speculation, with top clubs such asChelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham, Barcelona, and Paris Saint-Germain showing interest.
After an outstanding 2023-24 season, where he made 37 appearances and helped Athletic Club win the 2024 Copa del Rey, Williamsalso played a key role in Spain’s success at UEFA Euro 2024 in Germany.
So far this season, the forward has scored two goals and provided three assists in 16 appearances across all competitions for Athletic Club.
Recently,SPORT reported that Athletic Club are keen to extend Williams’ contract amid continued interest from other European clubs. Barcelona remains interested, but only if his release clause stays at €60 million.
José Mourinho wants Nico Williams at Real Madrid
Nico Williams
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Athletic Club will face Fenerbahçe on Wednesday in the UEFA Europa League, and on Tuesday, the veteran managerJosé Mourinhospoke with the media and was asked about Williams, to which he revealed that the player has the potential to play for Real Madrid.
“Nico is one of a kind. He’s an amazing player,” Mourinho said (h/tDiario AS). “During the Euro Cup, people were talking about Lamine Yamal, who is obviously another incredible talent, but personally, I prefer Nico. He’s a fantastic player. I just can’t imagine a Turkish club signing him. I really hope he ends up in white.”
This season, Williams has scored two goals and recorded five assists in 20 appearances across all competitions for Athletic Club.