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Revealed: Barca's brutal demand that saw Williams move collapse

Nico Williams snubbed an offer from Barcelona earlier this summer as he decided to sign a fresh long-term contract with Athletic Club. The Spanish winger stunned the world when he announced that he had penned a 10-year deal with his boyhood club. The news came as a major blow to the Catalans, who were desperate to sign the 23-year-old.

Williams explains why he snubbed Barcelona transfer

Nico Williams has finally opened up on why he chose to reject a transfer to Barcelona in favour of signing a new contract with Athletic Club. The Catalan giants were very close to signing the winger this summer, however, the 23-year-old eventually decided to stay in Bilbao as he committed to a new ten-year deal that will keep him at San Mames until 2035.

'FC Barcelona werd willens en wetens keihard gesaboteerd door LaLiga-president'

'Wouldn't have fooled me!' - Barca slammed over Williams failure

Former Barcelona president Joan Gaspart didn't mince his words while speaking about Nico Williams and his agent after the winger stayed put in Bilbao.

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Why Barca ran out of patience with Williams before transfer snub - explained

Barcelona were running out of patience with Nico Williams and his agent before the Spain international commited his future to Athletic Club by signing a new long-term contract. Williams was once again closely linked with a move to the Blaugrana this summer after transfer talks broke down last year, however, the winger eventually penned a new Atheltic Club contract which runs until 2035.

Bellingham gives brutal response to Williams snubbing Barcelona

Jude Bellingham gave a brutal response as Nico Williams snubbed a move to Barcelona in favour of an Athletic Club stay. The Spanish winger infuriated the Camp Nou hierarchy after choosing loyalty over glamour after he turned down a high-profile move to the Blaugranas and instead penned a long-term extension with his boyhood club.

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Barcelona to open Rashford talks with Man Utd after Williams snub

Barcelona are set to open talks with Manchester United over the signing of Marcus Rashford.

Barcelona learn Williams release clause after brutal transfer snub

Barcelona have learned Nico Williams' new release clause after the Athletic Club winger surprisingly turned them down.

Barca blame agent after Williams' shock contract extension

Barcelona have blamed Nico Williams' agent after their desired move for the Spain international collapsed due to unrealistic release clause demands.

Diaz & Rashford push for Barca move after Williams upset

Luis Diaz and Marcus Rashford are both pushing for a move to Barcelona after primary target Nico Williams extended his contract with Athletic Club.

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Revealed: Williams' new salary and release clause after shock Barca snub

Nico Williams has sealed a big pay rise for himself after signing a massive contract extension at Athletic Club and turning down Barcelona.

Athletic Club accused of 'bullying' Williams into new contract

Athletic Club pulled a fast one on Barcelona for the second year running as the Basque club announced that they had tied down Nico Williams to a 10-year contract. The Spain international had been linked with a move to the Catalan side this summer with personal term reportedly having been agreed. However, the club had been waiting to achieve 1:1 with La Liga's financial rules before making the move.

Williams' U-turn! Barca target signs 10-year contract with Athletic

Barcelona have been rejected for the second year running by Athletic Club's Nico Williams as the Spain international has signed a new deal with the Basque club. The 22-year-old seemed certain to move to the Catalan side this summer after weeks of rather talks between Barcelona and the player's camp. The Spanish winger has now signed a 10-year deal with Los Leones.

La Liga warns Barca of FFP rule ahead of Williams switch

Barcelona’s summer transfer plans have hit another roadblock as La Liga maintains their non-compliance with financial fair play regulations.

Barca to miss out? Catalans 'pessimistic' about Williams transfer

Barcelona have been aggressively pushing to bring Athletic Club winger Nico Williams to Camp Nou, but the operation has hit multiple snags, mainly surrounding financial regulations and registration guarantees that the player has demanded. Although there remains hope of reaching an agreement, Marca suggests that the challenges involved are greater than initially anticipated.

Bayern increase offer for Williams amid Barca transfer standstill

Bayern Munich are looking to pounce on the opportunity to lure Nico Williams to Bundesliga, amid lack of registration guarantees from Barcelona.

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