Athletic Bilbao fans have once again vandalized a Nico Williams mural amid Barcelona talks. The fans are furious with the possible move and have called for him to leave the club.
In the latest move, Bilbao fans have once again sprayed Williams’ face with black paint to send him a clear message.
They wrote in Spanish:
In another incident earlier this month, they said that the winger had lost their respect and wrote:
Bilabo were quick to release a statement and call for the fans to uphold the club’s values and dignity.
They reminded the fans that Williams was still their player and had a contract until 2027. The club stated, via Barca Blaugranes:
Nico Williams has a €58 million release clause and has been linked with Barcelona and Arsenal. The two clubs are willing to activate it, but the Catalan side are currently leading the chase.
Athletic Bilbao confirmed last week that they have complained to LaLiga about Barcelona’s move for Nico Williams. They are furious with the Catalan side’s open statements on the player and his willingness to move, and stated:
The Catalan side are looking to wait until the start of July to activate the clause. They need to get within the league’s financial rules before paying the fee.
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