Winger Niko Williams has turned down the opportunity to move to FC Barcelona and instead extended his contract with Athletic for the next ten years, until the summer of 2035. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
Renowned sports insider Fabrizio Romano stated that Williams' new contract will have a salary of 10 million euros per year. Niko will also have the opportunity to increase his earnings through bonuses for goals and assists.
The contract includes numerous bonuses, which also encompass additional factors such as being called up to the Spain national team, Romano says. Furthermore, according to the insider, starting from 2026, the club will have the right to buy Niko Williams for 100 million euros.
For this reason, FC Barcelona has placed Niko Williams on their blacklist. This decision may be related to his performance at the club and his future transfer.
Athletic, on the other hand, is trying to retain their star player for the long term, showing great confidence in him. This event is also interesting news for Uzbek football fans, as the young and talented player has chosen a path of stable growth at his club.
Niko Williams' future is tied to Athletic, as he strives to reach his highest peaks.
