Nico Williams joins Athletic Bilbao’s pre-season training despite Barcelona interest

Spain international of Ghanaian descent Nico Williams has joined Athletic Bilbao’s pre-season training as the team gear up for the 2024/25 football season.

Williams has emerged as a top transfer target for several clubs including PSG and Spanish giants Barcelona following his impressive performance for club and country.

Both PSG and Barcelona have been tracking the Athletic Bilbao winger as they seek to secure his signature this summer.

Meanwhile, reports in Spain suggest Williams has no interest in joining the French Ligue 1 champions.

Barcelona, on the other side, appears to be struggling to raise the right fee to snap up the forward this window.

Despite huge interest, the highly-rated winger has joined his Athletic Bilbao teammates for pre-season training.

Williams made 31 appearances, scored five goals, and assisted 11 in the 2023/24 La Liga season.

He played an integral role in helping the Spain national team clinch the 2024 Euro championship, defeating England in the final last month.