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Real Madrid sent strong message over hunt to land Nico Williams as Athletic Club boss Ernesto Valverde offers update on Spain star

<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/real-madrid-nico-williams-shock-transfer-target-barcelona-cool-interest-in-athletic-club-winger/bltf35674ca729b1653#csd37271a378c3e91e" target="_self">Williams has emerged as a transfer target for Los Blancos</a>, as a Marca report suggests Barcelona have lost interest in signing the 22-year-old. The winger signed a new deal with Athletic Club last summer, but he has a release clause valued at €58 million. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Valverde believes Williams will remain in Bilbao, however, saying the player is "very happy", and the club wants him to stay. Athletic Club have enjoyed a brilliant season, amassing 70 points in La Liga. The allure of Champions League football could be enough to ensure Williams doesn't have his head turned by Madrid's overtures. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Valverde told reporters: "We assume he'll be with us next year, and we want that to be the case. There are always rumors about players, and you know how it is. We're&nbsp;very happy with Nico, and Nico is very happy with us&nbsp; We hope next year is a great year for Nico, and that he does it here."</p><br>

WHAT VALVERDE SAID

<p>Williams will feature in Athletic Club's last game of the season, a home tie against La Liga champions-elect and his longtime suitors, Barcelona. It had been assumed that Williams would eventually turn out for La Blaugrana. Could a stellar display convince either Barça to rekindle their interest in the player, or force Real Madrid to step up their pursuit? </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR NICO WILLIAMS?

Real Madrid sent strong message over hunt to land Nico Williams as Athletic Club boss Ernesto Valverde offers update on Spain star | Goal.com

Ernesto Valverde has sent a message to Real Madrid, saying Athletic Club &quot;assume&quot; Nico Williams will remain in Bilbao next season.