Award for one of the figures of the party that has ended with the lions prevailing over the Catalans in San Mamés
The Athletic Club of Bilbao has made one more of his usual demonstrations of bravery and courage by defeating FC Barcelona in extra time in a crossover of Copa del Rey. Not only were they superior during the 90 minutes, it has also served to show that work in smaller divisions pays off, and Nick Williams It is the irrefutable sample of it.
Too much talent seems to expose the youngest of the brothers, who with his massive attacks from the right destroyed a Barcelona confused, and that he had to appeal to individual magic to equalize a match that out of courage lost him from the start. But the big thing came later, when they made the youth renewal official.
Nico Williams receives what he deserves and from Athletic it is just one more boost
Technically, what Nico’s contract says is that he had to go through 10 games as a starter in the first team, or 45 minutes played at least in that same margin. With the clash against Barcelona he has fulfilled it and for this reason the club is proud to mention it as one of its great achievements today.
He will sign until 2024, and his conditions will improve drastically. In fact, there are those who say that he has a better level than his brother and as if that were not enough, they extend his clause. It goes from 30 to 40 million euros, and it has already fully become the patrimony of the Basques who get value to work from these operations.
Ideal moment for Marcelino and his
Already in the purely sports, it must be said that Marcelino has managed to inject confidence into his group. Eliminating Atlético in the Super Cup and now Barcelona in the Copa del Rey represents what the club knows to continue. What they have done on the pitch is a succulent example and they want to follow that line to recover ground in the League.
For now, the semblance of that emotional game remains, with dynamics, commitment of the lines and that push of the fans. It should be remembered that the lions transfer to the middle of the table and their expectations are valued until they get a place in international competitions at least.