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Javier Tebas says he’s ‘very happy’ Barcelona-target Nico Williams stayed at Athletic

La Liga president Javier Tebas has been talking about the summer’s transfer activity and Barcelona’s failed attempt to land Nico Williams from Athletic Club.

Tebas said earlier this season he thought that Barca could find a way to afford the Spain star and now says he’s happy that Williams stayed in Bilbao.

“Barcelona wanted him and it wasn’t possible. I’m very happy that he’s still at Athletic. I like that they stay at clubs that aren’t one of the big two. It gives them that sense of belonging that some have for their clubs,” he said as reported by Sport.