Nico Williams continues to see a transfer to Barcelona rumoured, but Athletic Club have hinted at the winger staying put.

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• Winger starring for club & country
• Linked with move to Catalunya
• Handed new number in Bilbao

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Williams starred for Spain in their Euro 2024 triumph, with a collection of impressive performances put in while operating on the left wing. At just 22 years of age, there is still plenty of potential to be unlocked in his game.

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  Barca are hoping to buy into that, having already acquired Dani Olmo this summer, and believe that Williams would be open to joining fellow hot prospect Lamine Yamal in Catalunya. Athletic would, however, be reluctant sellers.

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  WHAT WILLIAMS SAID

  They are doing all they can to retain Williams, with it revealed that the youngster has been handed their No.10 shirt for 2024-25 – as he inherits the iconic jersey from legendary forward Iker Muniain. Williams has told the club’s official media: “Very happy to wear Muniain’s number 10 and to make history as he has done.”

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