Inaki Williams renews contract with Athletic Bilbao; buyout clause set at €50M
Inaki Williams won't come cheap.
On Thursday, Williams renewed his contract with Athletic Bilbao, committing himself to the Basque club until June 30, 2021 and setting his buyout clause at €50 million.
Williams' buyout clause was reportedly set at €20 million prior to the contract renewal, which comes less than one week after it was reported that Liverpool is monitoring the 21-year-old forward. Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are apparently also interested in his services.
Related - Report: Liverpool keeping tabs on Athletic Bilbao star Inaki Williams
Through 15 La Liga appearances, Williams has tallied six goals and one assist, including a phenomenal goal versus Espanyol in which he channelled his inner Dennis Bergkamp.
After signing the contract renewal, Williams took to Twitter, writing: "I am where I want to be!!"
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