Nico Williams extends contract with Bilbao until 2035 | OneFootball

A powerful extension, in a modern football landscape where such long-term deals have become a rarity.

Nico Williams extends contract with Bilbao until 2035

The suspense is over: Nico Williams has decided to stay at Bilbao. The 22-year-old Spanish international has officially extended his contract with Athletic Club de Bilbao until 2035—an exceptional ten-year deal.

He was heavily pursued by FC Barcelona, who even appeared to have reached an agreement for a future contract, but in the end, the player followed his heart. In a statement released by the club, Nico Williams made his feelings clear:

The European champion with Spain now has a release clause set at €90 million. After notching up 5 goals and 5 assists in La Liga last season, Nico Williams has once again demonstrated his commitment to Athletic, where he has become a cornerstone of the Basque side's setup.