Nico Williams snubs PSG for Athletic Bilbao stay

The name Nico Williams has been making waves in Parisian football circles in recent weeks. PSG seeks to bolster its offensive lineup, particularly on the wings, the Spanish winger was linked with the French club. However, the prospect of signing him quickly encountered significant obstacles.

PSG's search for offensive reinforcements has seen multiple targets come and go. Faced with the high financial demands of AC Milan for Rafael Leao and Napoli for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the Parisian club turned its attention to Nico Williams.

The Spaniard, who had an impressive Euro 2024 with La Roja, became a hot topic, with his name associated with a transfer battle between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona. Despite the serious interest from both clubs, his current club, Athletic Bilbao, remained confident in retaining their star player, given his release clause of €58 million. This clause, though seemingly modest for a player of Nico Williams' caliber, was part of the contract he signed last December.

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Nico Williams snubs PSG for Athletic Bilbao stay

Recent reports indicate that Williams has decided to stay with Athletic Bilbao, which is considering extending his contract. This decision was subtly confirmed by the player himself upon his return to training at Lezama. In a video posted on the club's social media, he said, "Hello Athleticzales! I'm back and excited to start the new season. Go Athletic!"

While this doesn't definitively close the door on the possibility of PSG signing Williams, it significantly dampens the prospects. As this avenue becomes less viable, reports from England suggest that PSG has initiated preliminary discussions with Manchester United regarding Jadon Sancho.