Barcelona target Nico Williams receives iconic number 10 jersey at Athletic Bilbao
By Lukman MUMIN, Accra
Euro 2024 winner Nico Williams will wear the number 10 jersey at Athletic Bilbao for the upcoming season.
Despite reports of linking him with a move in the summer transfer window, the Barcelona target looks set for another campaign at Bilbao.
Williams Jr, the younger brother of Ghana forward Inaki Williams, reported to training last week after an extended break following his involvement at the European Championship in Germany.
On Monday, the winger was presented with the number 10 jersey which club legend Iker Munian previously won.
Williams Jr will now switch from his 11 shirt to the iconic number.
“I’m proud to get the shirt number 10 from Muniain and to make history as he did,” he said.
Meanwhile, Barcelona could end their pursuit of the forward after failing to reach a deal for the attack with the transfer market gradually getting to an end.
Williams Jr has been a phenomenal figure at San Mames since making his senior debut for the club, helping the Rojiblancos win their first Copa del Rey title in 40 years. He also scored in the final as Spain beat England 2-1 to secure their fourth European Championship title in Germany in July.
