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Nico Williams signs new contract with Athletic Bilbao until 2035
- Nico Williams signed a contract extension with Athletic Club on Friday, securing his stay until June 30, 2035.
- The extension followed interest from Barcelona, but Williams rejected their offer to remain at his home club with his family.
- The new deal extends his previous contract by eight years and raises his release clause by more than 50%, nearing $100 million.
- Williams stated, "I am where I want to be, with my family, this is my home," in a video announcing his renewal.
- This long-term commitment strengthens Athletic as they prepare for the Champions League after finishing fourth in La Liga.
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Athletic Bilbao footballer Nico Williams has signed a new 10-year contract, the club announced today.
The Spanish extreme Nico Williams has agreed on a long-term contract that will keep him at the Athletic Bilbao until 2035, reported the Spanish club on Friday. Williams, 22, has been one of the most outstanding emerging talents since he helped Spain win the European Championship of 2024 last summer. It was reported that Barcelona was interested in trying to sign him. However, Athletic said that Williams will sign a new contract that grants him a…
FC Barcelona was interested, FC Bayern Munich had also promoted Nico Williams. Now the Spaniard signed a new contract in Bilbao – with a long term and a high exit clause.
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Nico Williams to Barcelona cancelled: Spain forward signs huge 10-year contract with Athletic Bilbao
Spain international Nico Williams has signed a new 10-year contract with Athletic Bilbao, ending widespread speculation linking him with a summer move to Barcelona or Bayern Munich. The 22-year-old winger, who scored in Spain’s Euro 2024 final victory over England, will now remain at San Mamés until June 2035, as announced by Athletic Bilbao. His existing deal was due to expire in 2027. Athletic confirmed that Williams’ release clause, previousl…
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