
Although the move never happened, Williams stayed at the club for the rest of the season eventually, signing a contract extension. In January transfer window of 2017, Williams was expected to leave the club on a permanent basis, with Charlton Athletic and MK Dons were among interested. He did appear as an unused substitute in a FA Cup fourth round replay against Plymouth Argyle, which saw Liverpool win 1–0. In the 2016–17 season, Williams returned from his injury and was featured for the Liverpool U23 side. In 2015 Williams picked up an injury so bad he was nearly forced to retire, however after being the first Welsh footballer to undergo a cartilage transplant he was able to recover and continue his career. On 22 January 2015, he signed his first professional contract, signing a 2 + 1⁄ 2-year deal with Liverpool. He was an unused substitute in the game against AFC Wimbledon in the third round of the FA Cup, and against Blackburn Rovers in a quarter-final of the same tournament, as well as Premier League games against Burnley and Manchester City and a UEFA Europa League clash against Turkish side Beşiktaş J.K. On 23 September 2014, he made his first-team debut in a League Cup clash against Middlesbrough, coming on as a substitute in 79th minute for Jordan Rossiter. Williams joined Liverpool academy at U14 level, having previously been playing for Wrexham. He can play either central midfield or centre-back. Michael Jordan Williams (born 6 November 1995) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays for League One club Bolton Wanderers. ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 08:50, 3 April 2021 (UTC) *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:26, (UTC)
