Nico Williams has a €58m release clause in his Athletic contract.
Barcelona are at risk of losing the transfer race of Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams. The 22-year-old is on the radar of top European clubs. He had a superb Euro 2024 campaign.
Williams scored eight goals and provided 19 assists in 37 competitive appearances. He helped Athletic win the Copa del Rey and achieve a fifth-place finish.
Barcelona target was crucial in Spain’s successful European Championship campaign. He started six of his country’s seven matches and registered three goal contributions. The Catalan giants are currently leading the race to sign the Euro 2024 winner.
He has a €58m release clause in his Athletic contract. As per report, Barcelona had reached an agreement with Williams’s agent over a five-year contract with increasing wages for each season.
🚨🇪🇸 Barcelona keep waiting for Nico Williams’ to inform them about his final decision, it won’t be long.
Premier League clubs and PSG, also waiting… while feeling he prefers Spain.
↪️⚪️🔴 Athletic already prepared new deal for Nico with higher salary if he decides to stay. pic.twitter.com/XBxer77gev
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 27, 2024
As per Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona are still waiting for Williams to make a final decision over his future. Williams will make a decision in the near future. Williams is currently under contract until June 2027.
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