The day Mourinho set his sights on Nico Williams | OneFootball

According to El Correo, a year and a half ago Athletic faced José Mourinho’s Fenerbahce in Türkiye, and on the eve of that match the Portuguese coach spoke with focus on Nico Williams.

The remarks came the day before kick-off, setting the tone for the meeting between Athletic and Fenerbahce.

Mourinho expressed a hope about Williams’s future, phrasing it as a wish rather than a certainty.

The episode is recalled as the day he cast a keen eye over the Athletic youngster.

It was part of the pre-match build-up, reflecting interest without suggesting any guaranteed outcome.

Source: El Correo