Athletic Club forward Iñaki Williams has announced his retirement from the Ghana national team, bringing an end to his four-year spell with the Black Stars.
The 32-year-old announced his decision in a statement shared on X on Friday, September 11, saying he felt the time had come to end his international career with Ghana.
“I feel the time has come to bring my journey with the Ghana national team to an end. I leave happy, proud and with the peace of mind of knowing that I gave everything every time I wore this shirt,” Williams said.
Williams switched his international allegiance from Spain to Ghana in 2022 and made his Black Stars debut later that year.
He went on to represent Ghana at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations before featuring in the squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Reflecting on his time with the national team, Williams said representing Ghana allowed him to reconnect with his roots and experience the pride of playing for the country.
“Ghana has given me much more than football. It has allowed me to come back home, feel even closer to my roots and experience the enormous pride of representing my country and wearing this flag on my chest,” he said.
The Athletic Club forward also thanked Ghanaians for their support and affection throughout his time with the Black Stars.
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who has been part of this journey and for all the love you have always shown me,” he added.
Despite retiring from international football, Williams said his bond with Ghana would remain strong.
“Ghana will always be a part of me. I will continue supporting the Black Stars as one of you, wherever I am,” he said.
