Athletic Bilbao Forward Nico Williams Talks About Representing Ghana or Spain

• Nico Williams has spoken for the first time about playing for either Ghana or Spain at international level
• The Spanish-born Ghanaian is being courted by the Ghana Football Association after his brother Nico Williams declared for the Black Stars
• The Athletic Bilbao youngster has been in fine form since breaking into the first team of the Basque club

Budding winger Nico Williams is undecided about choosing between Ghana and Spain for his international career.

The talented 20-year-old is being tracked by the Ghana Football Association even though he has made five appearances for the Spanish U21 national team.

And in an interview with Ghanaian TV station, Tv3, the Athletic Bilbao winger disclosed he is focused on his club career and will make a decision at the right time.

“I have been watching the Black Stars. I always want to see them [play] and learn from them,” he said.

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“I am so young at the moment and I’m focusing on myself, working hard. Whether it is Spain or Ghana [I don’t know yet]. I want to be the best and when the time comes, I will [make the decision],” added the youngster.

Nico Williams is one of the sought after youngsters in Europe following his breakthrough campaign in La Liga last season.

The younger brother of Athletic Club forward Inaki Williams, who just declared for Ghana at international level, has already made 36 Spanish topflight appearances.

The skillful winger is attracting interest from English Premier League duo Manchester United and Liverpool.

Nico Williams current deal with Athletic Club de Bilbao expires in 2024 and has a reported release clause of 42 million Euros.

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Athletic Bilbao youngster Nico Williams names Asamoah Gyan as favourite Ghanaian player

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that rising star Nico Williams has revealed his utmost admiration for former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan.

The Spanish born-Ghanaian spent the summer holidays in the country as he reconnects with his African roots.

In an interview with Tv3, the highly-rated winger disclosed that he picks inspiration from the Ghanaian legend and wants to be prolific as Asamoah Gyan.