Barcelona learn blockbuster new Nico Williams release clause after Athletic Club star's brutal transfer snub

Williams was close to sealing a £50 million ($68m) move to La Liga's champions but announced a stunning U-turn this week, instead opting to a sign a new 10-year deal with Athletic. It has now been revealed by Fabrizio Romano that his new release clause sits at €100m (£86m/$118m).

It has been reported by The Athletic that Williams turned down the move to Barca because the club would not guarantee him an exit if they were unable to register him for La Liga. They had offered Dani Olmo that clause last year but refused Williams the same.

Barcelona blamed Williams' agent for the demands, with reports this week stating the club thought it was "unacceptable". The failure to get it done is the latest example of their financial woes affecting them.

Barcelona will now move on to new winger targets, with Luis Diaz and Marcus Rashford rumoured to be on their shortlist.