Nico Williams has formally rejected a move to Barcelona by putting pen to paper on a surprise contract extension with Athletic Club. Personal terms had been agreed between Barcelona and Williams, whose release clause of €62 million ($72.

Nico Williams has signed a new contract with Athletic Club until 2035, snubbing Barcelona's advances to sign him from the Basque side this summer.

According to a report from SPORT, it has come to light that Nico Williams’ family have given him their full support in his decision to join Barcelona. This is a big shift compared to last summer,