🚨 Dramatic twist in transfer saga: Nico Williams signs until 2035 | OneFootball

The transfer poker surrounding Nico Williams has dominated the media for weeks. Bayern and Barça were the biggest names in the draw. Now, there has been a twist that few would have expected. Nico Williams has surprisingly extended his contract with Athletic Club de Bilbao until 2035. The club has just confirmed this via X.

Most recently, a transfer to FC Barcelona was considered a done deal. Now, the Spaniard has surprised everyone with his extension. "When decisions have to be made, my heart decides for me. I am where I want to be, with my family. That's my home. Aupa Athletic," Williams said.

The club also announced that the release clause, which was previously reportedly set at 58 million euros, has increased by over 50% due to the extension. It is likely to be in the range of 90 million euros or even higher.

Bayern and, above all, FC Barcelona will now have to look for a new transfer candidate. Fabrizio Romano also reports that the deal with Barcelona failed because they could not give Williams a guarantee that he would be registered for the upcoming season. ❤️

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