Overview

• Williams signed an eight-year extension through June 2035, turning down Barcelona’s reported €62 million bid and ending their pursuit.
• The contract boosts his release clause from €55 million to €82.5 million to deter rival offers.
• In a club-issued video, Williams emphasized emotional ties to Bilbao and described the Basque side as his home.
• Juventus is conducting medical examinations for new signing Jonathan David after his arrival in Turin.
• Chelsea is closing on a €65 million agreement to recruit winger Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund.