On July 11th, Athletic Bilbao club president Jon Uriarte expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) regarding the situation surrounding player Nico Williams. During the European Championship, Nico Williams became a focal point of media attention, with his future constantly questioned. Uriarte’s comments directly address the RFEF’s alleged negligence in protecting the player from external pressures.
Uriarte emphasized that Athletic Bilbao is committed to maintaining fairness and harmony within the football world. The club will not resort to public pressure to interfere with players from other clubs, especially those who are still under contract. He stressed the importance of respecting the privacy and rights of every football professional, a principle that the club consistently upholds.
Regarding Nico Williams’ future, Uriarte expressed great confidence. He stated that Athletic Bilbao has the financial, social, and sporting strength to retain the highly promising young star. Despite interest from several clubs, including La Liga giants Barcelona, Uriarte made it clear that the club has no intention of selling Nico. His contract with Athletic Bilbao extends to 2027, and the club wants him to fulfill it, at least until the end of next season.
The public pronouncements from Barcelona club president Joan Laporta escalated the tension surrounding this transfer saga. Laporta recently claimed that Barcelona has sufficient financial resources to pay Nico’s transfer fee and has authorized club director Deco to initiate the transfer. This open pursuit has clearly crossed Athletic Bilbao’s line, prompting strong dissatisfaction from the club.
Athletic Bilbao has delivered a clear message to the outside world: Nico Williams’ contract with the club will last until June 2027, and they expect him to continue to shine in future seasons. This stance not only highlights the club’s commitment to valuing and protecting its key players, but also serves as a firm rebuttal to any external factors that could potentially disrupt stability.
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