Athletic Bilbao announced on Friday that 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 pushes up 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. Post navigation ‘Written off as bottom feeder’: Susan Polgar defends SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz leader Gukesh Francisco Cabral sports black ribbon in tribute to Diogo Jota as Wimbledon relaxes strict rule
