Barcelona centre-back Inigo Martinez has insisted it’s “tremendous” if Nico Williams continues to develop with present employers Athletic Membership.
Williams was considered one of Barca’s high targets this summer season however, after a well-publicised pursuit, the winger finally determined to snub all of the curiosity in his companies, together with from Arsenal and Chelsea, in favour of staying put.
La Liga’s second spherical of fixtures introduced the 2 sides collectively and Barca followers made no secret of their frustrations in direction of Williams’ determination, booing the 22-year-old from the primary whistle to the final.
Former Athletic defender Martinez tried to play peacemaker after the sport, insisting Williams will blossom into a superb participant no matter his membership.
“Nico goes to proceed rising, whether it is in one other group, tremendous and whether it is in Athletic, additionally tremendous,” he stated. “The choice will at all times be his. I’ll assist him in every little thing that’s wanted at any given second.”
After Barca’s eventual victory, Williams was noticed embracing Blaugrana boss Hansi Flick, who was predictably requested about his dialog with the 22-year-old.
“I simply congratulated him on the Euros,” Flick stated concerning the Spain celebrity. “I do not like to speak about rivals.”
Williams stays on Barca’s radar however any hopes of a late bid seem to have pale, with the Catalan giants nonetheless struggling to register new signing Dani Olmo.
Ilkay Gundogan has re-joined Manchester Metropolis, Mikayil Faye was bought to Rennes and each Vitor Roque and Clement Lenglet have departed on mortgage, however Barca don’t but have the wage area wanted to register the midfielder.
