Nico Williams extended his contract with Athletic Bilbao, turning down proposals from Bayern Munich. Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen highlighted that Williams' Basque identity and familial ties influenced his decision. Dreesen mentioned that Williams was no longer under consideration for Bayern, as he was being discussed for a move to Barcelona. Consequently, Bayern is shifting focus to other winger targets, including Real Madrid's Rodrygo and RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons, while also contemplating potential roster changes regarding João Palhinha and Kim Min-jae.
"The ten-year contract is a statement. We should never forget that Nico Williams is Basque, and Athletic exclusively have Basque players. They have their own rules there."
"Bayern Munich is moving on from that pursuit and is looking at some other targets, who could be equally as difficult to get as Williams."
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