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Jamie Carragher has revealed he would love Liverpool to sign Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams.
The ex-Liverpool man has been making plenty of headlines in the Basque city this week after traveling to Bilbao to be honored with a rare one-club trophy award to recognize his services to the Reds. Carragher was named Bilbao’s 2025 One Club Man and received a personalized trophy on behalf of the side.
The former defender, who made 737 appearances during his distinguished career for Liverpool, was also presented with a Bilbao shirt and took to the pitch before the club’s La Liga game against Girona on Tuesday.
Asked during a ceremony in Bilbao if he would be interested in signing any of the club’s players for Liverpool, Carragher replied: “Yes, I would take the one everyone wants to take. Nico is a fantastic player.
“He scored the first goal against England in the Euro final. Spain deserved to win.
“I know he is your player and he has renewed for 10 years, but I would like to see him in a Liverpool shirt. I know it is not going to happen, but I would like to dream about it,” Carragher told DAZN.
Williams has been linked with Liverpool in the past and was close to joining Barcelona in the summer. Instead, he signed a 10-year contract to remain at the Basque side.
As for Carragher, he spoke about his immense pride at representing his local club, a trait at the cornerstone of Bilbao’s identity.
“It was truly special to play for Liverpool throughout my entire career. I started very young, at 18, and that was my goal.
“Every footballer has a different story and a different career path. Many have fantastic journeys, playing for many clubs and living in different countries.
“However, being able to say that you have only played in one place is fantastic and fits in with the tradition of Athletic Club.
“More important than being a one-club man is sharing these values, so for me it is an honour and I feel very proud.
“The excitement you feel playing for your hometown club is incredible, just like what Athletic players feel.”
Carragher joins the likes of Paolo Maldini, Carles Puyol and Ryan Giggs in receiving the esteemed award, and is only the second Englishman to have it bestowed on him after Matt Le Tissier.
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