Barcelona target reveals how he copies Kylian Mbappe's style

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Barcelona target reveals how he copies Kylian Mbappe's style

Faruq Ibrahim 21:40 - 07.10.2024

Spanish forward explained how he mirrors his game around Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele.

Athletic Club winger Nico Williams has revealed that he looks up to the French duo of Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele.

The 22-year-old is already stating his claim as one of the best wide forwards in the world after shining in the European Championships in the summer.

The Euros win with Spain projected Williams in a different light, and he was actively pursued by Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona before the transfer window closed; however, he rejected both approaches and continued at Athletic

What Williams said 

In a recent interview, he revealed that he idolises the aforementioned wingers. He praised their dribbling ability and said that he tries to copy their moves in his own game. 

Nico Williams with the European Championship trophy (Credit: Imago)

"[Mbappe and Dembele] are great players and role models for me," Williams told AS. "They are unique; they have incredible dribbling skills; I often take their game to mine; I try to copy the plays they make. It is very good for me to learn from the best."

Williams turned down the chance to become teammates with Dembele this summer, as he passed on the opportunity to join Paris Saint-Germain. 

However, he is believed to be open to joining Barcelona and the Blaugrana will reportedly return for him next summer.