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Nico Williams to link up with Harry Kane?! Bayern Munich ready to battle Barcelona for Athletic Club star with German giants ready to trigger €58m release clause

<p>Barcelona <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/revealed-why-barcelona-failed-sign-nico-williams-guarantees-athletic-club-star/blt2f8842bd31e1d257" target="_blank">tried and failed to sign Nico Williams last summer</a> after the young attacker displayed stellar form for Spain at the 2024 European Championships. Despite the Catalan giants' efforts, Williams decided to stay at Athletic Club, as he wanted to win trophies with them.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Per <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/bayern-wunschspieler-williams-so-hoch-ist-die-ausstiegklausel-67d372277de6aa74838387af" target="_blank"><em>BILD</em></a>, Bayern Munich have now joined the race to secure the signature of the 22-year-old winger in the upcoming transfer window as they look to bolster their attack. Williams has a €58million (£48m/$62m) release clause in his existing deal which runs until 2027. After extending the contracts of stars like Alphonso Davies, Jamal Musiala, and Joshua Kimmich, the Bundesliga giants will wait for further sales before they invest any money in fresh transfers.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>In an interview with <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Nico-williams-j-adorais-wilfried-zaha-a-crystal-palace/1544912" target="_blank"><em>French football</em></a>, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/nico-williams-explains-arsenal-transfer-snub-reveals-deep-love-athletic-club/blt914ec2861025f5ea#cs7813838b9d024ba1" target="_blank">Williams reiterated his commitment to Athletic Club</a>, saying, "This relationship we have at the heart of the club is incredible. Everyone respects everyone else, which is incredible. This atmosphere, I’ll never have it anywhere else. I decided to stay because of that. I took the decision I thought was the right one. I’m happy, and I’m trying to do my best." </p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>The young attacker will be back in action on Sunday in La Liga as Athletic Club take on Sevilla away from home.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR NICO WILLIAMS?

Nico Williams to link up with Harry Kane?! Bayern Munich ready to battle Barcelona for Athletic Club star with German giants ready to trigger €58m release clause | Goal.com

Bayern Munich ready to battle with Barcelona to secure the signature of Athletic Club star Nico Williams in the summer.