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Nico Williams, the rising star of Athletic Bilbao, has opened up about his strong connection to the team and the ongoing rumors linking him to Barcelona.<\/p>\n
In an interview with Onda Cero\u2019s Radio Estadio, Williams shared his journey growing up among Athletic Bilbao\u2019s stars and his focus on the upcoming Euro Cup.<\/p>\n
Williams expressed his gratitude to the Athletic Bilbao players who have watched him grow and supported him throughout his career. He fondly recalled his brother taking him to the locker room during his cadet and youth team days, where he met notable players like Iker Muniain.<\/p>\n
\u201cAthletic\u2019s stars have seen me grow up and are very proud of me. My brother took me to the locker room when I was in the cadet and youth teams, and that\u2019s where I met many players, like Iker Muniain,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Despite the rumors circulating about Barcelona\u2019s interest in him, Williams maintained his focus on the Euro Cup.<\/p>\n
\u201cBar\u00e7a\u2019s interest?\u201d Onda asked Nico again, who replied, \u201cI\u2019ve seen something, but I don\u2019t know anything. I\u2019m focused on the Euro Cup and nothing else\u2026 I\u2019m very happy at Athletic.\u201d<\/p>\n
According to Transfermarkt, Nico Williams\u2019s current market value is \u20ac60,000,000.<\/p>\n
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