Nico Williams, Athletic Bilbao forward
Nico Williams has reiterated his older brother Inaki Williams’ ambition of winning major titles with Spanish club Athletic Bilbao.
The Williams brothers have been key to Bilbao’s success in recent years, starring in the club’s Copa del Rey triumph last season to book their place in the Europa League.
With Champions League football in sight next season and a place in the final of the Europa League in their hometown in Bilbao at stake against Manchester United, Nico shared his desire to lead the Rojiblancos to European glory.
“United are a great team, they have great players, like Bruno Fernandes. We’ll have to do our best to get the win. We’re very excited in the dressing room, as is the whole city and the whole Athleticzale family,” he said at the pre-match presser.
“My brother said it last year: ‘Under the radar’. I understand the fans’ feelings, but we have to be 100% focused on the match and on doing our job. We’re going to play our hearts out to get to the final in San Mames,” he added.
Williams Jr also praised the club for sticking to their homegrown player policy, which has unearthed many talents including himself.
He continued: “Everyone has to look at our achievement, we’re a unique club. We have never been relegated and we do everything with local people. We take a lot of pride in that.”
