Nico Williams 'very grateful' to Athletic Club amid interest from Chelsea and Arsenal

Athletic Club winger Nico Williams continues to make strides in his career, becoming one of the most difficult strikers in Spain to deal with this season. Despite signing a new contract just over two months ago, he continues to be linked with a move this summer.

Chelsea and Arsenal are the latest to be linked with the 21-year-old, with many rumored to Williams has a release clause of 50 million euros in his new business, giving him control of his future. While there will likely be interest from elsewhere, Matteo Moretto he said The Daily Briefing that Williams is happy in Bilbao, and grateful to Athletic for their investment in him. If a giant comes for him, it will not be easy to convince him to leave Los Leones.

Williams' continues to be a nightmare for defenders in La Liga, and with the premium continuing to grow on players who can beat their defender with the ball at their feet, if he continues on this trajectory, his path will be very his choice. . Given the strong connection between Athletic's players and the club, it would not be a surprise to see him hold out for another year or two.