Nico Williams, the talented young winger of Athletic Bilbao, has echoed his brother Inaki Williams’ ambition of winning major titles with the Spanish club.
The Williams brothers have been instrumental in Bilbao’s recent success, including their Copa del Rey triumph last season, which secured their place in the Europa League. With the prospect of Champions League football on the horizon and a Europa League final against Manchester United at stake, Nico Williams is determined to lead the Rojiblancos to European glory.
Preparation for the Big Match
Ahead of the crucial match against Manchester United, Nico Williams acknowledged the strength of the opposing team, highlighting the talent of players like Bruno Fernandes. He emphasised the need for Bilbao to be fully focused and prepared to give their best performance. “United are a great team; they have great players, like Bruno Fernandes. We’ll have to do our best to get the win,” he said at the pre-match press conference.
Ambition and Pride
Nico Williams’ ambition to succeed with Athletic Bilbao is evident in his words. He referenced his brother Iñaki’s previous statement about being “under the radar” but making a significant impact. Nico emphasised the importance of staying focused and doing their job to reach the final in San Mames. “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 Mamés,” he added.
Unique Club Philosophy
Nico Williams also expressed pride in Athletic Bilbao’s unique philosophy of promoting homegrown talent. The club’s commitment to developing local players has yielded many success stories, including the Williams brothers themselves. “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,” he said.
European Glory in Sight
As Athletic Bilbao prepares to face Manchester United in the Europa League, Nico Williams’ determination and ambition are palpable. With the club’s rich history and passionate fan base, the Williams brothers are poised to make a significant impact on the European stage. If they can lead Bilbao to victory against Manchester United, it would be a monumental achievement for the club and a testament to their hard work and dedication.
Nico Williams’ words reflect the ambition and pride that define Athletic Bilbao’s spirit. With their unique club philosophy and talented players like the Williams brothers, Bilbao has the potential to achieve great things in European competition. As they face Manchester United in the Europa League, all eyes will be on Nico and his teammates to see if they can bring European glory to the Rojiblancos.