- Williams has reportedly signalled readiness to Bayern, with a €60–65M release clause
- The Spanish winger seeks €20M per season amid interest from Bayern and Arsenal
- He starred for Spain at Euro 2024 and led Athletic to the Europa League semi-finals
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Nico Williams has signalled that he is ready to Bayern Munich, according to journalist Florian Plettenberg. The Spanish winger has a contract with Athletic Bilbao until 2027, but the Bavarian club’s management has already met with the player and his representatives to accelerate the move to the Bundesliga champions. 2s3a4z
The release clause in Williams’ contract is around €60–65 million, while the Spanish international is demanding a salary of €20 million per season. Bayern are already negotiating the structure of the deal, which is expected to develop quickly with the of all parties involved.
🚨🆕 Nico #Williams has now signalled to FC Bayern that he can very well imagine a move to Munich. That’s why Eber/Freund are continuing talks with his management. There has also been a meeting.
The release clause is set at €60–65 million. His salary demands are around €20… pic.twitter.com/lRU6e4ry8d
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) June 11, 2025
Williams ed the youth academy of Athletic Bilbao in 2013 from his hometown club Osasuna. He progressed through all youth levels before making his first-team debut in 2020. The winger quickly established himself as a key figure for the Basque side and played a crucial role in their 2023/24 Copa del Rey triumph.
The winger shone with two goals and one assist for Spain during their victorious Euro 2024 campaign and continued to showcase his class at club level this season. In the Europa League, he led Athletic Bilbao to the semi-finals with five goals and three assists before their elimination by Manchester United, earning a place in the tournament’s Team of the Season.
Bayern head coach Vincent Kompany is determined to strengthen his attack, and sporting director Max Eberl has moved swiftly to secure Williams’ signature. Given the interest from across Europe, including Premier League title contenders Arsenal, Bayern will aim to finalise the transfer as soon as possible.