The possibility that Arsenal would sign athletic Bilbao Winger Nico Williams was a major blow.
The Spaniard, who was part of Spain’s Euro 2024 winning team last year, attracted the attention of Arsenal and several other big clubs with his consistent performances from the club and the country.
Williams appeared as one of La Liga’s top performers and made a significant contribution to Athletic Bilbao’s successful campaign, competing in the Europa League semi-finals against Manchester United.
Athletic Bilbao won the Copa del Rey last season. Meanwhile, the wingers were instruments to them.
However, Winger shares his ambitions for the future ahead of the semi-final clash with Man United and strongly suggests playing Champions League football at Athletic Bilbao next season.
“Every kid wants to play at Old Trafford. We’re going to win the Europa League and aim to crush the Champions League next year. Little by little.” Williams told AS..
“I think our motto of ‘Download’ is the best. We’re doing very well. This must continue to reach the final to continue this streak to help the team. The team is extraordinary.
“We’re going to celebrate this victory. San Mames deserves it more than anyone else. We’re doing very well to get to the semi-finals we want. We’ll be one more step before the final and hopefully we’ll get there.”
Nico Williams is not planning to join Arsenal
Winger’s current contract with the Spanish side will expire in 2027. So the only chance the club will sell him at a massive relocation fee will be this summer.
Despite some concerns about his contract, he is not in the mood to leave Bilbao any time soon, and would like to experience Champions League football with them.
Arteta was impressed by Williams’ comments, and the Premier League manager may have to turn his focus to other targets this summer.
In such cases, gunners should focus on other targets, such as Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United.
A trusted journalist says Arsenal’s transfer target has made a major U-turn about his future