04.07.2025 13:04
Athletic Bilbao announced that it has extended the contract of its 22-year-old Spanish player Nico Williams, who has long been linked with Barcelona, until 2035.
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The young forward of Ghanaian descent, Nico Williams, from La Liga team Athletic Bilbao, has signed a long-term new agreement that will keep him at the club until June 30, 2035.
10-YEAR NEW SIGNING
In a statement from the Spanish club, it was said, "Nico Williams has signed an eight-year contract extension with Athletic. The winger renewed his contract until 2035 with the aim of writing more history at Athletic." The statement noted that Williams, who has a contract with Athletic until 2027, has signed a new ten-year agreement that will keep him in Bilbao until June 30, 2035.
LINKED WITH BARCELONA
Nico Williams' name has been associated with Barcelona for a long time, but the expected transfer could not be realized due to financial disagreements.
SEASON PERFORMANCE
The 22-year-old Williams, who also wears the Spain National Team jersey, scored 11 goals in 45 matches across all competitions last season with Athletic Bilbao.
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