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Nico Williams Unsure On Long-Term Athletic Bilbao Future; Says 'God Knows What Will Happen'

The winger 💟played six of La Roja's seven games in Germany, scoring twice and laying on one assist

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Nico Williams in action for Athletic Bilbao
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Nico Williams remains happy at Athletic Bilbao for now but is unsure what his long-term future holds, saying: "God knows what will happen." (More Sports News)

Williams reportedly attracted interest from Barcelona and Arsenal during the recent transfer window, having enjoy🌱ed a terrific campaign as Spain won Euro 2024.

The winger played six of La ꦛRoja's seven g🦄ames in Germany, scoring twice and laying on one assist. 

Only fellow Spain wideman Lamine Yamal (19) bettered his 13 chances cre🐼ated at the tournament, while he ranked second for successful dribbles (13) to Dani Olmo (14).

Williams has three years remaining on his contract🍸 with Athletic but that deal contains a €55million release clause, yet no club activated it befor﷽e the window closed on Friday.

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Speaking to DAZN after Saturday's 1-0 loss to Atletico Madrid in LaLiga, the 22-year-old insisted he🌳 remains content in the Basque Country.

"There were approaches from many clubs. I d♔id well at the Euros and that's a great showcase," he said.

";I had many clubಞs to choose from but my heart is with Athletic. I'm happy here, I'm very happy here. God knows what will happen in the future."

Athletic hav⛦e four points from as many matches in LaLiga this season, having also beaten Valencia, drawn with Getafe and lost to Barcelona.