VIDEO: Nico Williams going nowhere? Athletic Club drop huge hint that Spain Euro 2024 hero is staying put this summer amid Barcelona transfer interest

Williams starred for Spain in their Euro 2024 triumph, with a collection of impressive performances put in while operating on the left wing. At just 22 years of age, there is still plenty of potential to be unlocked in his game.

Barca are hoping to buy into that, having already acquired Dani Olmo this summer, and believe that Williams would be open to joining fellow hot prospect Lamine Yamal in Catalunya. Athletic would, however, be reluctant sellers.

They are doing all they can to retain Williams, with it revealed that the youngster has been handed their No.10 shirt for 2024-25 – as he inherits the iconic jersey from legendary forward Iker Muniain. Williams has told the club’s official media: “Very happy to wear Muniain’s number 10 and to make history as he has done.”

Williams has rejoined Athletic’s ranks during pre-season, but missed their recent friendly date with Stuttgart in Germany. They are due to open their 2024-25 La Liga campaign at home to Getafe on Thursday, with it possible that a prized asset will figure in that contest.