Chelsea OUTBID Arsenal for Nico Williams

Carlo Garganese

• 3 Jul 2024 13:00 BST
• 3 min read

Chelsea have presented Nico Williams a better financial offer than Arsenal.

The two London sides are going head-to-head for the Athletic Bilbao winger, who has lit up Euro 2024 for the Spain national team.

AS reports that both Chelsea and Arsenal are prepared to meet Williams’ €58 million release clause to sign him this summer.

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But Chelsea have presented a better salary offer than Arsenal for the winger.

The Blues are prepared to triple Williams’ salary and pay him €15m a year to come to Stamford Bridge.

Arsenal are a little more reluctant to offer such a big wage and are now considering their options.

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Williams is one of the most wanted players in Europe this summer, with Barcelona and Real Madrid also interested.

Williams has been one of the stars of Euro 2024 with electric performances in the wins over Croatia, Italy and Georgia.

Against the now-disposed reigning champions, Williams tore apart the Italy right-back Giovanni Di Lorenzo and set up the winner - an own goal by Riccardo Calafiori.

He also scored a fantastic goal in the win over Georgia in the last-16.

How much is Nico Williams release clause?

There is a €58 million release clause in Williams’ contract at Athletic.

The 21-year-old Williams is considered one of the most exciting young wingers in all of Europe.

Blessed with lightning pace and dribbling skills, he has a promising future in the game.

After making his debut for Athletic in 2021, Williams has scored 20 goals in 122 games.

He has also scored three goals in 17 games for Spain, and travelled to the 2022 World Cup.

His brother is fellow Athletic Bilbao star Inaki Williams, who plays his international football for the Ghana national team.

Williams is next in action on Friday as Spain take on Germany in the quarter finals at Euro 2024.