Barcelona have received a huge shock as their target Nico Williams has signed a new contract at Athletic Bilbao and which is until 2035. The new deal is of 10-years and it has broken the relationship between the player’s camp and Barca. The La Liga giants were working hard to sign the forward, but the player wanted guarantees on paper about registration.
Barcelona have been left reeling after top transfer target Nico Williams signed a shock new 10-year contract with Athletic Club, tying him to the Basque side until 2035. The news has reportedly shattered relations between the player’s camp and the Catalan club.
The Blaugrana were aggressively pursuing the 21-year-old winger this summer, seeing him as a key piece for their future under Hansi Flick. However, despite weeks of groundwork, Williams opted to remain at Bilbao, a decision that reportedly caught Barcelona completely off guard.
Sources indicate that the player and his representatives were seeking written assurances from Barcelona regarding registration and salary structure, especially in light of the club’s well-documented financial struggles. With the Catalans unable to provide immediate guarantees, Williams grew uncertain about the move.
To make matters worse, Barcelona only found out about the extension through online reports, with no prior communication or courtesy from the player’s camp. This perceived betrayal has left the club furious, leading to an immediate breakdown in trust.
