Athletic Club Hopes to Retain Nico Williams Amid Premier League Interest

bilbao, spain - Athletic Club's Ernesto Valverde aims to keep Nico Williams despite interest from Barcelona and the Premier League. Williams to lead the team in Europa League semifinal against Manchester United.

Athletic Club Aims to Retain Nico Williams Amid Transfer Speculations

Ernesto Valverde, the head coach of Athletic Club, is optimistic about keeping Nico Williams amidst transfer interest from Barcelona and Premier League clubs like Arsenal and Chelsea. Williams is set to play a crucial role in Athletic's Europa League semifinal against Manchester United.

Valverde's Determination

Valverde expressed the importance of Williams to the team, highlighting his impact this season and winning the Euros with Spain. Despite transfer rumors, Valverde hopes Williams will continue with Athletic for the upcoming seasons to strengthen the squad.

Challenging Europa League Semifinal

Athletic Club faces Manchester United in a tough Europa League semifinal, with the final set to be held at Athletic's home stadium on May 21. Valverde remains cautious about underestimating United, emphasizing their quality and ability to perform well in the Europa League.

Williams also emphasized the strength of the United team in European competitions, acknowledging their talented players and coaching staff. He expressed his focus on the upcoming match and his happiness at Athletic Club.

Williams' Future

When questioned about his future amid transfer speculations, Williams redirected the focus to the current match, expressing his desire to contribute to the team and succeed in European competitions.