We are financially sound to keep a player like Nico Williams – Athletic Club President
Athletic Club President Jon Uriarte has claimed that the club is financially sound to keep a player like Nico Williams who is continuing to impress after a great season with the club.Williams played a pivotal role in Athletic's Copa del Rey triumph last season, notably eliminating Barça in the quarterfinals.Additionally, he has been a standout performer for Spain during Euro 2024, with notable contributions including a player of the match performance against Italy and pivotal goals and assists in the round-of-16 clash versus Georgia.Despite Williams' achievements, Uriarte remains confident that Athletic can rebuff any interest in their key players as they prepare for the upcoming Europa League campaign."There are no limits to Athletic's aspirations," he added. "We are demonstrating that we have an attractive project, a winning project for our players and our coach."The proof of that is that we have renewed the contracts of two of our internationals, Unai Simón (2029) and Dani Vivian (2032), while Nico signed a new deal last year until 2027. Various other sought-after players have also committed their future to the club."Athletic are financially, socially and in sporting terms capable of keeping players of the caliber of those...
Athletic Club President Jon Uriarte has claimed that the club is financially sound to keep a player like Nico Williams who is continuing to impress after a great season with the club.
Williams played a pivotal role in Athletic's Copa del Rey triumph last season, notably eliminating Barça in the quarterfinals.
Additionally, he has been a standout performer for Spain during Euro 2024, with notable contributions including a player of the match performance against Italy and pivotal goals and assists in the round-of-16 clash versus Georgia.
Despite Williams' achievements, Uriarte remains confident that Athletic can rebuff any interest in their key players as they prepare for the upcoming Europa League campaign.
"There are no limits to Athletic's aspirations," he added. "We are demonstrating that we have an attractive project, a winning project for our players and our coach.
"The proof of that is that we have renewed the contracts of two of our internationals, Unai Simón (2029) and Dani Vivian (2032), while Nico signed a new deal last year until 2027. Various other sought-after players have also committed their future to the club.
"Athletic are financially, socially and in sporting terms capable of keeping players of the caliber of those named in its structure, including Nico."
