SPAIN star Nico Williams revealed he snubbed the chance to join Arsenal.
The winger was a target for the Gunners in 2024, while he was also being tracked by and .
But 12 months later, the World Cup winner ended up signing a 10-YEAR contract with his boyhood club Athletic Bilbao.
Williams said: “I’ve never doubted being here. I’ve had countless offers, I could have left, but I was clear about staying .
“My intention to be here is beyond question. I told Barca, , PSG, and many others ‘no’ because I want to be here.”
Williams moved to clarify why he signed a new contract following comments from his agent, Felix Tainta, last week.
The winger’s representative claimed that his client was considering an offer from Barca, but rejected it due to fears of a lack of game time.
Williams insisted that was never the case and believes his 10-year contract shows his commitment to Athletic Bilbao.
Arsenal wanted to sign the Spaniard two years ago after he starred at .
The club looked at him the following year, too, but Williams penned his new deal then.
The Gunners are still yet to bring in a marquee left winger after failing to do so this summer, too.
Mikel Arteta’s side were unable to complete moves for or Vinicius Junior.
