Overview

• The 22-year-old winger signed an eight-year extension with Athletic Club on July 4, committing to the Basque side until 2035.
• Athletic increased Williams’s release clause by more than 50%, boosting it from roughly €62 million to around €93 million.
• Barcelona had been willing to pay his €58 million release clause, with sporting director Deco and president Joan Laporta leading the pursuit.
• Athletic lodged a formal complaint with LaLiga over Barcelona’s financial fair play compliance during negotiations in an effort to derail the transfer.
• Since his first-team debut in 2021, Williams has made 167 appearances for Athletic, scored 31 goals, and notched six goals in 28 caps for Spain, including one in the Euro 2024 final.