Former Biba goalkeeper: All signs indicate that Nico will leave, it is very difficult to win the La Liga championship with Emperor Sa

A few days ago, former Biba goalkeeper Alan Subia was interviewed by Spain's "As".

Talking about winning the U20 World Cup in 1999

"This is a wonderful memory. Last year, after 25 years, we reunited in Ibiza for the first time, and this time we got together again. It was a pleasure to be able to recall the past of that U20 World Cup with our teammates."

Can this be seen as laying the foundation for all the glory of the Spanish national team later?

"We performed well in that game, and some players on the team later participated in the South Africa World Cup. It can be said that this was the first cornerstone of Spain becoming an adult world champion."

They must have never asked you this, what is your competition with Casillas?

"Casillas is younger than me. I had more experience than him at that time. In that World Cup, both of us got the chance to play. He played a key role in the penalty shootout (saved the winning penalty against Garner in the quarter-finals). I played in the final. Both of us contributed a lot and did our part."

Can you tell at that time that he would become a superstar?

"Yes. Excellent players at that age can already stand out. Whether it is him or Xavi, everyone knows they will go far. It is true."

Bilbao's goalkeeper position has always been full of talents

"There have always been great goalkeepers here in history. It seems that this is still the case now, like Unai Simon and Aguire Savala. I hope that when they leave, there will be someone else to take over and continue this good tradition. Unai Simon has maintained a high level for many years, both in Bilbao and in the national team. He is a very outstanding goalkeeper."

Let's recall your goal against Almeria for La Coruña. That was the first time that the La Liga goalkeeper scored a header.

"I remember that moment with deep affection. It was your reporter who told me that it was the first time a goalkeeper scored a header in La Liga history. A goalkeeper scored a penalty before (Fenoy, Chilavit, etc.), but never a header. At that time, I didn't realize that this was the first time, but the joy was beyond words."

Did you spend the peak of your career in La Coruña?

"I played in La Liga for many years, and I have good memories for all the La Liga teams I have played for, La Coruña, Bilbao and Atletico Madrid."

You won the league championship with Atletico Madrid

"I have that luck. Although I didn't play much, we won the league championship. Unfortunately, in the last minute of the Champions League final, Ramos' goal missed the championship."

Are you worried that Nico Williams will eventually transfer to Barcelona?

"Not sure yet. All signs indicate that it will. We can only wait until it is finalized."

What would you do if you were in his position?

"I don't know. Everyone can make a decision freely, we must respect these decisions. I can't say anything more."

Will this Bilbao win the league championship one day?

"What we see now is Bilbao, the best in recent years. They won the Copa del Rey, entered the Champions League this year, and went a long way in the UEFA Cup. With two giants, Real Madrid and Barcelona, ​​it is very difficult to win the league championship. Bilbao's goal is to fight and be among the strong teams. Now, they are achieving this goal."

The last question, what job are you doing now?

"I have been the goalkeeper coach for several years. I am currently leaving the football circle for the time being."

Have you received any invitations?

"Not yet."