PSG was well on the trail of Nico Williams. Courted by several European big names in recent years, the Spanish winger from Athletic Club was particularly in the sights of the capital club. This is what his agent, Félix Tainta, revealed during an interview with the podcast Los Fulanos. “ Everyone wanted Nico: Barça, Bayern Munich, PSG, Arsenal, Liverpool… Finding a player who says no to all these teams is not easy “, he confided. A statement which confirms that Paris was one of the contenders for the recruitment of the Spanish international, particularly coveted after his remarkable performances with La Roja. Despite the interest from these major teams, the 24-year-old ultimately decided to continue his adventure in Bilbao, where he is now under contract until 2035.
However, a departure was well considered by the player’s entourage. “ Nico had the idea of leaving, because he is ambitious », recognized Félix Tainta, who notably returned to the negotiations with FC Barcelona. The transfer to Catalonia ultimately failed due to the financial uncertainties of Barça, who could not guarantee the player’s registration. The advisor especially wanted to recall Williams’ loyalty to the Athletic Club, explaining that the Spaniard could already have left his club for free in January 2024, before choosing to extend his contract.
