The Athletic Club continues to hold a clear stance regarding the presence of Nico Williams in the squad for the coming seasonDespite the numerous rumors linking him with a possible move to FC Barcelona, which have intensified especially after his absence in the last friendly match in Germany against Stuttgart, the Basque club remains convinced that the player will not leave the team this summer.
With a clear gesture, the club recently demonstrated its intention to put its star in the spotlight: With the publication of the jersey numbers for the new season, a significant symbolic change occurred. The Pamplona striker will no longer wear the number 11, but the iconic number 10 jersey.with all the symbolism and privileges that come with it.
The Lions have used their social media channels to officially announce this change through an audiovisual content featuring Williams First he stamped the number 11 jersey, then he passed it on to his teammate Álvaro Djaló and finally put on the number 10 jersey himself.. At this moment, the striker is visibly nostalgic and emotional, a sincere gesture that could certainly cause some concern among Barça fans.
🔴⚪️ Nico Williams gets the jersey number 🔟 at Athletic Club. pic.twitter.com/zybfzA2HlO
– Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) 12 August 2024
