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The Chelsea transfer market keeps Nico Williams, a 24-year-old winger from Athletic Club, among its targets and has been linked to a possible offer close to 80 million euros. However, the Bilbao club has not confirmed that the English team has formally submitted that offer, while the player's contract extends until 2035.

Chelsea reappears in the race for Nico Williams

Chelsea's interest in Williams is not new. The London club was already among the suitors when Athletic extended the winger's contract in July 2025, an operation that raised his buyout clause by over 50% compared to the previous one.

The latest information places that clause at around 90 million euros, although there is no official figure published by Athletic. TransferFeed also reports that Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester United are ready to engage in an operation within that range.

Nico Williams enters the market with a different scenario

Williams renewed with Athletic Club until June 30, 2035 after rejecting other moves during the summer of 2025. Additionally, in June 2026, he stated his intention to fulfill that contract entirely and remain in Bilbao.

His situation also changed after the World Cup. The winger was part of the 2026 World Cup-winning Spain and played in six tournament matches, while during the 2025/26 season, he recorded 6 goals and 7 assists in 32 official matches.

The economic context of the transfer is also significant. Current estimations place his market value below the clause, while reports from July indicated that Chelsea and Manchester United were willing to improve the salary conditions he receives in Bilbao.

Spain and the Premier League keep Nico Williams in focus

Nico Williams' situation will remain linked to the Premier League after a summer in which Arsenal also rekindled talks for the player. The London club even considered paying a 90 million euro clause, according to reports following the World Cup.

For Athletic Club, any proposal will have to be measured against a contract that still has nine pending seasons. The player has also publicly reiterated his desire to continue at San Mamés, so an eventual departure would depend on both the economic proposal and the decision of the Spanish international.

The next step will be to see if Chelsea turns its interest into a concrete offer during the next transfer window. Meanwhile, the 80 million euros continue to be a rumored figure, not an officially confirmed amount by the London club.

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