BREAKING: Nico Williams has revealed that despite strong offers from Liverpool and Barcelona, he chose to sign with Arsenal—and it all came down to one special player at the club. “There’s someone at Arsenal I care about deeply, and I didn’t want anything to risk our friendship. I just hope I don’t end up regretting this choice,” he shared candidly. The identity of that influential figure? None other than Bukayo Saka.

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Arsenal transfer target Nico Williams impressed on his return from injury for Athletic Club (Image: (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images))

Nico Williams returned to action for Athletic Club over the weekend and showed glimpses of why Arsenal are interested in a summer transfer.

Injury has resulted in the Spaniard missing the five games after their Europa League semi-final first leg defeat against Manchester United. Minus disappointment on the European stage, Athletic have continued picking up positive results even in Williams’ absence.

Several La Liga victories saw them confirm a spot in next season’s Champions League before the final day clash at home to

With pressure off, Williams returned to the starting XI on Sunday and played 80 minutes of their 3-0 defeat to the Spanish champions. Despite that, the 22-year-old was very impressive off the left with two shots taken and several chances created.

As his bright display came against a club that have shown a strong interest in signing him, Arsenal could face some competition for his signature if he is the winger they decide to pursue.

Following their final game of the season, Athletic head coach Ernesto Valverde offered a verdict on his future. “Will he continue? I think so,” he said. “We assume he will, and we want him to. You know how it is—when the season ends, the rumours start flying.

“But we’re very happy with him, and I think he’s happy with us too. Hopefully, next season will be a great one for him.”

With a seat at Europe’s top table secured, it is no surprise that confidence is high they will be able to keep him at Athletic for at least another season. Oscar de Marcos is one player that will not be at the club next season with his retirement from football confirmed.