Nico Williams: From Number 11 to Number 10 at Athletic Club

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the football world, Athletic Club has announced that Nico Williams will be wearing the coveted number 10 jersey for the upcoming season. The 22-year-old winger, who has been a target of Barcelona all summer, has been given the responsibility of filling the shoes of the legendary number 10 at the Basque club.

The announcement was made through a video released by Athletic Club, in which Williams expressed his pride at being able to wear the number 10 jersey. “Very proud to be able to wear the number 10,” he said.

The decision to give Williams the number 10 jersey is a clear indication of the club’s faith in the young winger, who has been a standout performer for Athletic Club since making his first-team debut in 2021. It also sends a strong message to Barcelona, who have been trying to sign Williams all summer.

The move has been met with excitement from Athletic Club fans, who see it as a sign of the club’s commitment to nurturing and promoting its own talent. “This is a huge moment for Nico and for Athletic Club,” said one fan. “It’s a recognition of his talent and potential, and it shows that the club believes in him.”

For Barcelona, the news is likely to come as a blow, as they had been hoping to lure Williams away from Athletic Club. The Catalan club has been in the market for a new winger, and Williams was seen as one of their top targets. However, with Athletic Club’s decision to give him the number 10 jersey, it seems that Barcelona will have to look elsewhere for reinforcements.

As for Williams himself, the move to the number 10 jersey is a huge vote of confidence from his club. It is a sign of the trust they have in him, and it will no doubt give him an added boost as he looks to continue his development and establish himself as one of the best wingers in the game.

The number 10 jersey has a special significance at Athletic Club, with some of the club’s greatest players having worn it in the past. Williams will be following in the footsteps of legends such as Telmo Zarra, Joseba Etxeberria, and Fernando Llorente, and he will be hoping to live up to their legacy.

As the new season approaches, all eyes will be on Nico Williams as he takes on the challenge of wearing the number 10 jersey. It is a huge responsibility, but one that he seems ready to embrace. With his talent and potential, there is no doubt that he has what it takes to make the number 10 his own and to write his name into Athletic Club’s history books.