Support Nico! Biba official: Members should learn to respect each other and help Nico repair murals

Athletic Bilbao officially issued a statement supporting Nico and opposing the erasure of Nico's mural graffiti.

Previously, a Nico mural graffiti in Baracardo was maliciously erased and painted with a sentence: You have lost our respect whether you leave or stay.

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Athletic Bilbao official statement: Defending Athletic Bilbao is to act with respect

The dignity of Athletic Bilbao comes from its fans, respect and consistency with its own values.

The dignity of a club is reflected in everyone who makes it, in whether it can always uphold its own values, not be provoked, not downgrade one's own identity, and always move forward with its head held high. Respect is one of the core pillars of Athletic Bilbao.

Summer has just begun, and news about Nico Williams is overwhelming. The player, who signed with Athletic Bilbao until 2027, has frequently appeared on the media and social networks, accompanied by various comments and reactions. Nico is one of us. He grew up in the Lesama youth training camp, loved by his teammates, and received strong support from fans. The dignity of the

club is also reflected in how to protect its members. Therefore, those who erase Nico murals created by artist Carlos Lopez in Baracaldo do not represent Athletic Bilbao. If they consider themselves a member of this big family, they are very wrong: disrespect to one of us is disrespect to Athletic Bilbao itself.

Clubs understand that the coronavirus may cause uneasiness among fans, especially when rumors, arrogance or contempt for our identity are rampant. However, being a member of Athletic Bilbao also means staying calm. Defending Athletic Bilbao means acting with respect, not being provoked, and not losing demeanor.

Club will unswervingly defend its own interests and always be loyal to its principles. But Athletic Bilbao is much more than a collection of individuals. It is a family, a team, and a community that is united by its unique football philosophy.

It is also a winning project. With a group of loyal players, exemplary fans and a unique identity that is untradable, Athletic Bilbao has the present and the future. Because this club will always keep its head forward, with respect and pride as its companion, and move forward with existing members and future joiners.

Athletic Bilbao Club has contacted street artist Carlos Lopez, hoping that he can restore the image of Nico Williams in the mural as soon as possible with the club's full support, so that he can reappear alongside his brother Inagi.