In a dramatic twist that has shaken the football transfer market, Nico Williams has confirmed his decision to join Liverpool, snubbing lucrative offers from both Manchester United and Barcelona. The Spanish winger, who impressed with Athletic Club and stood out for Spain at EURO 2024, shared a surprising reason for choosing Anfield — all centered around one Liverpool player.
“United and Barca offered strong proposals, ambitious plans, and big promises. But I chose Liverpool because of one individual — I don’t want to risk our friendship. I hope I don’t regret it, but this feels like the right choice,” Williams told COPE in an exclusive interview.
The 21-year-old quickly clarified who influenced his decision: Florian Wirtz, Liverpool’s latest star signing from Bayer Leverkusen.
“Florian and I have a deep connection, both on and off the pitch. He shared Liverpool’s vision with me, and I trusted him. Our bond goes beyond football — it’s built on trust,” he explained.
Williams also shared his excitement about teaming up with Mohamed Salah, calling it “an honour.”
“Playing alongside Mo is a dream. He’s a legend. With Florian there too, I believe we can create something really special.”
Liverpool supporters are already thrilled about the potential attacking trio of Williams, Wirtz, and Salah under new manager Arne Slot, with many hailing it as the dawn of a new attacking era.
🔴 CAN’T WAIT FOR THIS TRIO: NICO WILLIAMS, FLORIAN WIRTZ, AND MO SALAH 🔥🔥
An official announcement from Liverpool is expected shortly, with medical exams said to be scheduled within the next 48 hours. A new chapter in the Red evolution is on the horizon.
