Athletic Club have opened renewal talks with Nico Williams, offering big pay rise to keep him amid interest from Real Madrid, Barcelona and Arsenal.

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Athletic Club offer major salary increase to Williams€60m release clause draws big clubsArsenal, Real Madrid & Barca interestedFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?

After a strong showing with Spain in the Nations League, Williams has become one of the most talked-about names in the transfer market. Big clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea, Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayern are keeping close tabs on him.

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Williams has grown into a vital part of both Athletic Club and the Spanish national team. The 22-year-old scored 11 goals and provided seven assists in 2024-25 in the wake of playing a key role in Spain's Euro 2024 success. His performances have turned heads across Europe and with a relatively modest release clause, he is within reach for top clubs.

However, according to , Los Leones are not giving up easily. Talks to renew his contract have officially begun, with the club offering a significant salary hike reported to be around €10 million (£8m/$11m) per season.

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The Spanish wingers' release clause is only slightly above €60m (£50m/$69m), making him one of the most affordable top-tier wingers in Europe for elite clubs.

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Talks between player and club set to continue now that he’s done with national team duty. The club’s immediate plan is to get a deal done during his summer break, before Premier League and La Liga giants push harder with formal offers.