A group of fans of the rojiblanco team covered the face of Nico Williams, who starred in his brother Iñaki.
Amid the rumors of a possible transfer of Nico Williams by Athletic Club to Barcelona, A group of Biscay fans vandalized a mural that illustrated the 22 -year -old next to his brother Iñakicovering his figure with red paint similar to that of the background And they wrote the phrase: “Go or stay, you have lacked respect”.
Immediately, the Basque institution contacted the artist Carlos López, author of the work, and offered him “Help to restore the work.” In addition, he regretted: “Those who have erased the Nico of the mural image do not represent Athletic”in an official statement.
The artistic manifestation was inaugurated in Barakaldo in March 2024before the victory of the rojiblanco team against Mallorca in the final of the Copa del Rey, And it also has the faces of Iker local legends Muniain and Oscar of Marcosin addition to the Williams brothers.
They vandalized Nico Williams in Bilbao (video of @deia_eus)
The Spanish club clarified that the striker has “Contract in force until 2027” and related the act to “The publications that abound in the media and social networks” About its possible signing for the Catalan club: “Nico is one of ours. A player raised in Lezama, loved in the costumes and backed by his hobby. The club understands that the current situation can generate some concern, but being from Athletic is also knowing how to maintain composure. Defending Athletic is acting with respect, not falling into provocations or losing education“.
Finally, the lions concluded their message to the community: “The dignity of a club is the dignity of the people who compose it and is measured by their ability to behave consistently with their own valueswithout falling into provocations or lowering, and always carrying your head high. Respect is one of Athletic's fundamental pillars. ”
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