Atletico president has commented on rumours of Nico Williams' move to Barça

The transfer saga of Nico Williams, who, if you believe the Catalan press, agreed a contract with Barcelona, is gaining momentum. Now regarding the future of the Spanish national team star, Athletic Bilbao president Jon Uriarte has spoken out.

“We have a top project with no limite and we’re able to keep top players like Nico Williams at the club. There are too many questions always asked to Nico on his future as Federation has not been able to protect him. We ask for respect”, Mundo Deportivo quoted Uriarte as saying.

Earlier, it was reported that Liverpool plans to enter the fight for Nico Williams. However, the player himself wants to continue to play in La Liga.

In the contract of the 21-year-old wing forward with Atletico there is a clausula of 58 million euros.

In the completed season, Nico Williams played for Athletic 37 matches in all competitions, in which he scored 8 goals and made 17 assists.