We hope Inaki and Nico will stay for many years - Athletic Bilbao sporting director Mikel Gonzalez

Published on: 08 December 2022
We hope Inaki and Nico will stay for many years - Athletic Bilbao sporting director Mikel Gonzalez
Nico Williams and Inaki Williams during the match between RCD Espanyol and Athletic Club, corresponding to the week 11 of the Liga Santander, played at the RCDE Stadium, on 26th October 2021, in Barcelona, Spain.-- (Photo by Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

New Athletic Bilbao sporting director, Mikel Gonzalez says he hopes Inaki and Nico Williams stay at the club for years.

The pair has been key figures for the Spanish La Liga side.

Top clubs have been knocking at the doors of Athletic Bilbao for the services of the two brothers.

However, Gonzales who was appointed recently says he hopes the pair stay at the club for years since they are deep rooted at the club.

"Obviously it is within our priorities to retain all the talent we have, we have been working on them for some time and they are important players for the club and the future project.

“We are more than calm and busy about Nico and those with shorter contracts. Iñaki and the Williams family they are rooted in Bilbao and have a very great feeling of belonging to Athletic. Together we will be able to secure Nico for many years with the club."

Both Inaki and Nico played at the 2022 World Cup but both Ghana and Spian have all exited the tournament.

Ghana were eliminated at the group phase while Spain were crashed out at the quarterfinals.

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