Ghanaian international Inaki Williams has strongly condemned the defacing of a mural featuring his younger brother Nico Williams, after the winger was linked with a high-profile move to FC Barcelona.

The mural, originally painted to celebrate Athletic Bilbao’s Copa del Rey triumph in the 2023/24 season, has gone viral on social media—now noticeably missing Nico’s image. The act of vandalism is believed to be a response from angry fans upset over the 22-year-old’s potential departure from the Basque club.

Taking to social media, Inaki expressed his frustration, posting:

> “Behind an anonymous lack of respect, there is always someone too small to show their face.”

Athletic Club also issued a powerful statement, distancing themselves from the culprits and showing firm support for Nico:

> “The dignity of a club is also reflected in the way it protects its own. Those who erased Nico’s image from the mural… don’t represent Athletic Club. If they think they are part of this family, they are wrong: disrespecting one of our own is disrespecting Athletic Club itself.”

Nico Williams has been a standout performer for the Rojiblancos, playing a key role in their Copa del Rey success and UEFA Champions League qualification. His stellar form has drawn interest from Bayern Munich, Arsenal, and Barcelona—with the player reportedly favoring a move to the Catalan giants.