Nico Williams shone brightly in Spain's 4-1 victory over Georgia in the Euro 2024 round of 16, solidifying his status as one of Europe's most promising young talents. The 21-year-old Athletic Bilbao winger played a pivotal role in the match, scoring once and assisting another goal, setting up a quarter-final showdown with hosts Germany.According to daily post.
Williams' performance did not go unnoticed, with his older brother, fellow footballer Inaki Williams, expressing his pride on social media: "What a great thing that you are my brother, Nico Williams."
Williams made European football history in this match by becoming the first player since 1980 to score a goal, assist a goal, and complete 100% of his passes (46/46) in a game he started at the UEFA European Championship, a record not even Cristiano Ronaldo has matched, according to Opta.
This remarkable feat has reportedly caught the attention of several top clubs across Europe, including Barcelona, Arsenal, and Chelsea. Speculation is rife that Barcelona president Joan Laporta is keen to secure Williams' services this summer.
Spain's coach, Luis de la Fuente, remains optimistic that the transfer rumors will not distract Williams as the tournament progresses. Following the victory over Georgia, De la Fuente expressed his confidence in his squad, stating, "We have a lot of confidence and a team with talent, quality, and commitment. I don't want to offend anyone, but we have the best team at this tournament."
He acknowledged the strength of their upcoming opponents, Germany, noting their organization and discipline. "Germany is a fantastic team, they have some of the best players in the world and they are very organised, very disciplined," De la Fuente said. "But they will face a team that is very similar to them, very committed, very well organised, difficult to overcome, hungry with lots of ambition."