‘There was interest from many Premier League teams, but I’m very happy at Athletic. I have very good team-mates, I want to keep making history’ Why Nico Williams snubbed England to sign a ten-year Athletic deal
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It’s no exaggeration to say that loyalty in football is something of a lost art. Given the riches on offer at the top of the game, it’s little wonder that the age of one-club players and stars racking up more than 500 appearances for their clubs is all but over.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement But look hard enough, and every so often, you can find the odd story to make the footballing romantics smile. One such case came last summer, when Nico Williams opted to commit his long-term future to Athletic Bilbao, signing a ten-year deal with the club and eschewing the likes of...