Nico Williams, the explosive winger of Athletic Bilbao, made a major decision concerning his future. After weeks of speculation and rumors around a possible transfer, the young Spanish international finally broke the silence. In a statement published this morning, Williams confirmed that he will not extend his adventure with the Basque club and that he is very interested in a departure to Paris Saint-Germain.
Nico Williams has experienced a meteoric ascent in recent seasons, becoming one of the most promising young talents in European football. His noticed liga performances, combined at his speed, creativity and technical maturity, quickly attracted the attention of the biggest clubs on the continent. Among them, PSG seems to have taken a step ahead.
“I am grateful to Athletic for everything they have given me, but I think it’s time for me to take up a new challenge,” Williams said in an exclusive interview with Spanish media. He added: “The PSG project is very ambitious and corresponds to my personal and professional aspirations. »»
According to several sources close to the file, the discussions between the player and the Parisian club are well advanced. PSG, in search of offensive reinforcements and eager to bet on youth, would see in Williams an asset of weight to strengthen its wings, in particular in anticipation of a possible departure from Kylian Mbappé this summer.
Supporters of the Parisian club have already ignited on social networks at the announcement of this declaration, expressing their enthusiasm at the idea of seeing the young prodigy evolve at the Parc des Princes. For its part, the Athletic Bilbao, aware of the potential of its player, hopes to obtain a transfer compensation up to its value, estimated between 40 and 50 million euros.
If everything is confirmed in the coming weeks, the arrival of Nico Williams at PSG may well be one of the big blows of the 2025 summer transfer window.
