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Nico Williams sets the record straight after agent confirmed Arsenal interest

Nico Williams has been linked with a move away from Athletic Bilbao, with Arsenal included among the interested parties…

By Abbie Meehan · Football London

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 11:57 AM

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Nico Williams rejected his agent's claim, stating he and his family chose to reject Arsenal and other clubs.
The winger confirmed he turned down interest from Arsenal, Barcelona, PSG, Bayern Munich, and Liverpool.
Williams committed his long-term future to Athletic Bilbao by signing a permanent contract extension until 2035.

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Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams clarified that deciding to stay with the Spanish club was his own family choice, countering comments from his agent, Felix Tainta. Tainta previously claimed on the Los Fulanos podcast that he helped Williams reject interest from clubs including Arsenal, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, and Liverpool.

Williams confirmed that he personally rejected offers from Arsenal and other European sides to commit his future to Athletic Bilbao. The Spain international agreed to an eight-year permanent contract extension through 2035, which also raised his previous £50 million release clause.

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