The 20-year-old is part of La Roja’s 25-man squad for their UEFA Nations League games against Switzerland and Portugal later this month. The Athletic Bilbao winger has already featured for Spain’s U-18s and U21s, where he was a key player before earning a first senior call-up.
Nico, who was born in Spain, returned to Ghana in June with his senior brother, sparking rumours of a nationality switch.
Nico Williams said, “I’ve been watching the Black Stars of Ghana games and their preparation to Qatar, I love Ghanaian players and wish them the best in the world cup ahead.
However, Nico’s invite by Luis Enrique to the Spain national team may just have ended any hope of him playing for Ghana.
The winger has previously been vocal about his ties to Ghana, and even named Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan as his childhood idol.
He said his decision is not based on his love or hate for our country. But he always look up to his brother Inaki Williams who always encourage him to work hard. That keeps him going.
He added finally that he appreciates how his brother is so focused on him “My brother work so hard, I dream to be like him and he is dangerous in his games. I work hard to be like him, I only just chose to play for Spain.
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