US EditionNico Williams signs new contract with Athletic Bilbao until 2035
- Nico Williams signed a contract extension with Athletic Club on Friday that keeps him at Bilbao until 30 June 2035.
- Williams renewed after rejecting a move to Barcelona, where personal terms had been agreed but financial and registration concerns stalled the deal.
- The new deal extends Williams' stay by eight years and raises his release clause by more than 50%, approaching $100 million.
- Williams expressed that his choices are guided primarily by his feelings, highlighting his contentment living with his family in his home.
- This long-term commitment strengthens Athletic's squad ahead of their Champions League campaign and signals confidence in the club's sporting project.
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"Topo di m*erda" had been so called Nico Williams with a writing on his murals in Bilbao by the fans of the Athletic. The reason? The now virtually certain passage to Barcelona. But as the experience of the soccer market teaches, "Certe" and "sicure" are only official operations. The Spanish player, object of the wishes of the club blaugrana, has in fact renewed the contract with the Athletic for another seven years: from 2028 to 2035. And the c…
The Spaniard renewed until 2035, overturning all scenarios regarding his agreement with Barcelona
Nico Williams signs eight-year extension with Athletic Bilbao amid Barcelona links
Winger Nico Williams has signed a new eight-year contract extension which will keep him at Athletic Bilbao until 2035, the La Liga club said on Friday, ending speculation over a potential departure to Barcelona.
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