Rodri has encouraged Man City to sign Nico Williams. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
Athletic Club’s Nico Williams is one of the most sought-after players in European football at the moment following his outstanding 2023/24 campaign for both club and country.
The winger played a key role in Spain’s Euro 2024 win in Germany this summer, which follows the 22-year-old’s displays that helped Athletic Club win the Copa del Rey in last season
Williams scored in the finals of both competitions and his overall numbers last season were very impressive. In the 37 games he played for Athletic Club, the Spanish star scored eight goals and provided 19 assists.
This sparked the interest of several clubs during the summer transfer market with Barcelona and Arsenal among those looking to sign Williams.
Given their financial problems, Barca were unable to secure a deal for the full-back, leaving the Gunners with the opportunity to sign the 22-year-old.
The Independent reported that the north London club considered a move for the Athletic Club star in the final week of the summer window, as the youngster has a £48m release clause in the your contract
However, Arsenal held off on the move for now as the Premier League club believed the player did not want to leave Spain, which it made the president of the League, Javier Tebas, happy – and that his medium-term goal was to go to Barcelona.
Man City encouraged to sign Nico Williams in 2025
After Man City’s struggles during the opening phase of the 2024/25 campaign, many expected the Premier League champions to strengthen their squad in 2025.
according to The MetroRodri has urged the Manchester club to make a move for fellow Spain international Nico Williams. The midfielder knows how good the winger is and has to believe the 22-year-old could make a difference at the Etihad Stadium.
He is expected to leave Athletic Club next summer and it will be interesting to see if City make a serious bid, with Arsenal and Barcelona also in the running.
