Bayern Munich pursued Nico Williams but he chose to extend his contract with Athletic Bilbao until 2035. Bayern's reluctance to meet Williams' salary demands, over €10 million net per year, influenced the outcome. Williams showed interest in joining FC Barcelona instead, indicating he may not have fully desired a transfer to Bayern. This situation highlights Bayern's need to assess player mentality further, emphasizing their goal of restoring a winning mentality within the team. Bayern legend Franck Ribéry noted the importance of a player's mental strength in achieving success.
"In the race for Nico Williams (22), Bayern came up short. He extended his contract with Athletic Bilbao until 2035 - and they will play in the Champions League next season."
"Two key takeaways for Bayern: They were unwilling to match the salary offered by Bilbao, which was over €10 million net per year. And: If a player prefers to stay in his home country rather than take on a new sporting challenge, he might not have the right character for FC Bayern."
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