Overview

• He accused Barcelona of orchestrating a media campaign with misleading leaks to pressure Nico Williams into joining Camp Nou.
• Nico Williams signed an eight-year contract extension that keeps him at Athletic until 2035 after Barcelona could not guarantee his registration.
• Inaki Williams said the transfer speculation led to vandalism of his brother’s mural and damage to his car, creating personal strain on his family.
• His appointment as Athletic’s first Black captain highlights evolving representation at the club amid a surge in far-right sentiment in Spain.
• Williams urged leaders and communities to unite in breaking down barriers faced by migrants and people of color.