Along with Barcelona, several other top clubs, including Bayern Munich and Arsenal, had been showing interest in Nico. However, he has decided to commit to Athletic Bilbao and continue his career with the club he loves.

The terms of the new contract include a higher buyout clause, which has increased from a previously discussed €58m to €90m. This change reflects Nico's commitment to Athletic Bilbao and his desire to stay with the club for the long term.

Nico shared his thoughts after signing the new contract, stating that when making decisions, he prioritizes his heart. For him, Athletic Bilbao is his home, and he is happy to be staying with the club he loves.

With this new contract, Nico is set to continue his career with Athletic Bilbao, and fans of the club will be excited to see what the future holds for him.