Overview

• Williams signed a ten-year contract with Athletic Bilbao that guarantees him €10 million net per season and boosts his release clause by 50% from €62 million.
• His decision to stay was influenced by Bilbao’s Basque-only policy and his lifelong connection to his hometown club.
• Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen publicly acknowledged the extension and agreed to pause talks for Stuttgart winger Nick Woltemade until the Club World Cup concludes.
• Bayern have shifted their focus to alternatives such as Real Madrid’s Rodrygo, who has been linked with an €80 million valuation.
• Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique reiterated that Bradley Barcola remains part of PSG’s plans, reducing the likelihood of his departure.