Spanish-born Striker Iñaki Williams confirms change of nationality, ready to play for Black Stars
FootballGhana Target Nico Williams Emerges on the Radar of Liverpool and Manchester United in the Transfer Window
- Spanish-born Ghanaian winger Nico Williams is attracting interests from English giants Liverpool and Manchester United
- The 20-year-old had a breakthrough campaign last season in the Spanish La Liga with Athletic Club
- Nico Williams, the young brother of Inaki Williams, has been in talks with the Ghana Football Association over a nationality switch
Budding winger, Nico Williams, has emerged as a transfer target of English Premier League sides Liverpool and Manchester United.
The Spanish-born Ghanaian who turned 20 today has reportedly been identified as a replacement for Sadio Mane at Liverpool while Manchester United want him to beef their attack.
According to Fihajes.net, Liverpool and Manchester United will have pay around 42 million Euros to secure the signature of the Spain youth international.
Nico Williams broke into the Athletic Bilbao team last season, making 34 appearances for the club and scoring three goals. Two of his goals were in the Copa del Rey and the other in the Super Copa.
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The winger, who is younger brother to new Ghana forward Inaki Williams, has two more years left on his current deal with Athletic Bilbao.
However, the Basque-based club has inserted a release clause of 42 million Euros in the player's contract.
Inaki and Nico Williams arrive in Ghana for holidays
Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Iñaki Williams and his younger brother, Nico Williams, have arrived in Ghana ahead of their imminent nationality switch.
The Spain-born duo arrived on Monday to begin the process of changing their nationality ahead of the World Cup later this year.
According to top Ghanaian Sports Journalist Michael Oti Adjei, the pair will have a meeting with the Ghana Football Association before finalizing their switch.
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FootballInaki Williams completes nationality switch
Spanish-born forward of Ghanaian parentage Iñaki Williams has confirmed his switch of allegiance, declaring his readiness to represent the West African nation at the international level.
The 27-year-old forward paid a visit to Ghana during the post-season holidays last month and took the opportunity to hold talks with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) about a possible switch of nationality.
Initial reports suggested that Williams, who visited Ghana with his younger sibling Nico Williams, had turned down the opportunity to represent the four-time African champions.