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Nico Williams pens new Athletic deal in transfer twist

AFP | Madrid

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Athletic Bilbao announced yesterday that coveted Spain forward Nico Williams had extended his contract to 2035 with an increased release clause, warding off reported interest from La Liga champions Barcelona.

The deal, which extends the contract by eight years and swells the release clause by 50 percent, is “a resounding success” faced with “dizzying offers” for the 22-year-old, the club said in a statement.