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Nico Williams Commits to Athletic with Record Eight-Year Contract

The deal underscores Williams’s commitment to Athletic Club ahead of its return to the Champions League for the first time in 11 years

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Overview

  • The 23-year-old winger signed an extension through June 2035 at San Mamés in a ceremony attended by President Jon Uriarte, sporting director Mikel González, his brother Iñaki and his mother María Arthuer.
  • The agreement is the longest in the current first team and features a release clause reported at around €100 million.
  • Williams’s decision ends FC Barcelona’s pursuit after LaLiga blocked Barcelona’s registration over financial fair play non-compliance.
  • A Lezama academy graduate, Williams said he looks forward to making history at San Mamés alongside fans and family.
  • Athletic Club returns to the Champions League next season for the first time in 11 years, with Williams poised as a key figure in their campaign.