Nico Williams tops the list of the longest-lasting contracts

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·06 de julho de 2025

Nico Williams tops the list of the longest-lasting contracts

The football world has just witnessed a true shocker. Nico Williams, the gifted winger from Athletic Bilbao, has announced the extension of his contract with his boyhood club all the way until 2035.This unexpected move caught many by surprise, especially after persistent rumors had linked him with an imminent transfer to FC Barcelona. Several media outlets even reported a verbal agreement between the two clubs, with a release clause set at €58 million.Against all odds, Athletic Bilbao responded by offering their star an eight-year extension, raising his release clause to a staggering €90 million. It’s a bold statement of faith in their young prodigy—one that stunned both fans and pundits alike.With this new deal, Nico Williams now holds the longest contract in modern football history, surpassing even that of Norwegian striker Erling Haaland.