Barcelona intensifies pressure on Nico Williams amid Athletic Bilbao stay
Despite a recent video suggesting Nico Williams will remain at Athletic Bilbao, FC Barcelona continues to push for the Spanish Ghanaian winger’s signature.The video, filmed on his first day of training at Lezama, indicated his commitment to the Basque club, with his desire to play alongside his brother in the Europa League and the allure of a potential final at San Mamés being key factors in his decision to stay.However, Barcelona's board, led by Joan Laporta, is skeptical, believing Athletic may have forced Williams into recording the video.According to David Ibáñez, the club remains determined to sign the talented winger, considering him a key target for this transfer window.Joan Laporta has repeatedly emphasized to Williams that opportunities like this with Barcelona are rare, urging him to reconsider his decision.The Catalan club is closely monitoring the situation, unconvinced by Williams' apparent contentment at Bilbao.
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Despite a recent video suggesting Nico Williams will remain at Athletic Bilbao, FC Barcelona continues to push for the Spanish Ghanaian winger’s signature.
The video, filmed on his first day of training at Lezama, indicated his commitment to the Basque club, with his desire to play alongside his brother in the Europa League and the allure of a potential final at San Mamés being key factors in his decision to stay.
However, Barcelona's board, led by Joan Laporta, is skeptical, believing Athletic may have forced Williams into recording the video.
According to David Ibáñez, the club remains determined to sign the talented winger, considering him a key target for this transfer window.
Joan Laporta has repeatedly emphasized to Williams that opportunities like this with Barcelona are rare, urging him to reconsider his decision.
The Catalan club is closely monitoring the situation, unconvinced by Williams' apparent contentment at Bilbao.