Ernesto Valverde has not given any guarantees that Nico Williams will remain at Athletic Bilbao until the player himself confirms the deal football.
Athletic Bilbao coach Ernesto Valverde is hopeful Nico Williams will stay at the club this season. But he cannot guarantee that unless the player confirms it himself, UFABET Mundo Deportivo reports on Wednesday.
Valverde is set to lead Athletic Bilbao to the San Mames Barria for the season opener on Thursday against Getafe. And he has been reluctant to answer questions about the future of Nico, who has been linked with a move to Barcelona.
‘The important thing is that the players want to stay with us. So it’s important for the team to give the players the chance to grow and win. We’re not fooling ourselves. The fact that Nico can stay with us this year is also important for our self-esteem.’
‘I have a clear view of Nico and I understand that he will be with us. But I am not the one who says whether the player will be here or not. I will be here unless something happens. And I can speak for myself. I understand that the player will be with us. But I do not want to jump into the pool in this case. I always try to be careful. Sometimes it can be too much. But what do you want me to do with him?’