Athletic Club managed to fend off interest from FC Barcelona this summer and retain star winger Nico Williams. Same next summer?
Some reports claim that Barcelona’s inability to guarantee that they could sign Williams was the key factor in the transfer failure, but regardless, Williams decided to stay at Bilbao. Now, Sport say Athletic are pushing to renew his contract.
His current contract expires in 2027, and although Athletic can still demand his €58 million release clause next summer, it is no surprise that the Basque giants are keen to extend his contract. Barcelona are still looking for wingers for next summer and are keeping a close eye on the situation. As long as his release clause remains at €58 million, Barcelona will maintain their interest. Los Leones want to extend his contract, but will also try to significantly increase his release clause.
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The 22-year-old will undoubtedly have more offers on the table if he decides to leave, so he will undoubtedly have more offers on the table. Especially if his release clause is upheld, as it appears to be a bargain at the time of writing compared to other contracts. As many teams have discovered, however, most of Athletic’s stars are difficult to dislodge from San Mames, given that the club is well paid.
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