Nico Williams on why he didn't join Barça last summer: "Athletic is my family. The bond we have within the club is incredible."
When asked why he was close to joining Barcelona but finally decided to stay, the Bilbao star says: "Athletic is my family. The bond we have within the club is incredible."
"I don't think I'd find this atmosphere anywhere else. At that moment, I made the decision that felt right, and I'm very happy with it." told FF.
Talking about his Spain National Team-mates Lamine Yamal, Nico says: "I knew Lamine before, but since he joined the national team, we have become very close. He is incredibly talented and it is fun to play with him."
"He has a bright future and I am very happy to share these moments with him. We understand each other very well on the pitch and that makes us strong."
"He's a great friend, we talk all the time. I'm also very close to Alejandro Balde, we have an excellent understanding."
"In the summer, for example, I went on holiday with Lamine Yamal to Marbella. Whenever we had the chance to talk, he could give me advice, and vice versa." 🇪🇸⭐️