Athletic Club star Nico Williams has revealed that he does not regret choosing a move to Barcelona last summer.
The Spain International was openly chased by La Blaugrana after its UEFA Euro 2024 title win with La Roja in July 2024.
The story became the most important saga of the summer transfer in La Liga, and despite the fact that he came under the threat of pressure to sell him to their Catalan rivals, Athletic Club held and held their acquisition.
Williams had previously indicated his interest in leaving, but he also wanted to play European football in Bilbao this season.
The interest of Barcelona remains cool in 2025 with the last update about his future hint at Arsenal that is ready to activate his release clause of € 58 million in June.
His current side will not give up without a fight, and the Basque giants will demand its full clause, as part of expected conversations with Arsenal.
That was accepted by the Gunners and Mikel Arteta could pay his compensation, to split payments for a longer period, as part of a long-term contract offer for the 22-year-old.
The current focus of Williams is in Bilbao until the end of the campaign, while the Ernesto Valverde team aims to go on to the UEFA Europa League Quarter Finals next month.
The winger looked at it to tackle the speculation head and indicated that there is no 'what if' is about his call to reject Barcelona in his career on this point.
“At that time last summer I made the decision that I considered correct and I am very happy with it,” he told an interview with L'Equipe.
“It was for my family. The relationship we have with this club is incredible and I don't think I will find this atmosphere somewhere else.
Williams' comments give Athletic Club -Fans hope that they can keep Arsenal and other interested parties this summer, because he is confronted with an important career decision.