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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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Tebas insists Barca can't register Williams and demands Madrid punishment

Javier Tebas has once again sent a reminder that Barcelona cannot register Nico Williams, while also calling for Real Madrid to be sanctioned.

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Torres excited by Williams arrival and eyes 'good trio' with Yamal

Ferran Torres is eager to link up with Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal at Barcelona, believing the trio could be exciting under Hansi Flick.

Watch out, Liverpool! Barcelona still keen on Diaz transfer

Barcelona are keen on signing a left-winger this season as Hansi Flick has demanded another starter on the left-side with plans to shift Raphinha to the No. 10 spot. They are fully invested in striking a deal for Nico Williams, however, their deal has now hit a snag and Liverpool winger Luis Diaz is re-emerging as an option for the Blaugrana.

Is Williams to Barca off?! Why blockbuster deal has suddenly stalled

Nico Williams’ long-anticipated transfer to Barcelona is now in serious doubt, with frustrations mounting. Despite the player's desire to join the five-time Champions League winners, ongoing issues around registration guarantees and financial constraints for the Catalan side are threatening to derail the deal for the Athletic Club winger altogether.

Williams was open to Madrid move before Barca pounced

Nico Williams warned Barcelona he would join Real Madrid if they didn’t act, forcing the Spanish champions to race for the winger’s signature.

‘Will definitely happen' - Barcelona confirm Messi tribute plan

Barcelona vice-president Elena Fort has confirmed that plans remain in place for a Lionel Messi tribute once Camp Nou renovations have been completed.

Williams demands guarantee from Barca amid fears of Olmo situation

Nico Williams has reportedly asked for a registration guarantee from Barcelona before completing his move from Athletic Club. The Blaugrana are closing in on a deal for the winger, with club president Joan Laporta already confirming that Barcelona will pay the player's €58 million (£49m/$67m) release clause. The Spaniard has also made up his mind to join the Catalan side.

Raphinha would welcome Williams at Barcelona

Raphinha has sung the praises of Barcelona transfer target Nico Williams, despite the pair potentially battling for a starting spot in the future.

Williams' mural in Bilbao vandalised AGAIN as Barca move turns toxic

In a fresh act of protest, the mural featuring Nico Williams in Bilbao has once again been desecrated, just hours after it had been lovingly restored. The backlash from certain Athletic Club fans has escalated as the Spain international edges closer to a transfer to rivals Barcelona, a move that has sparked visible anger among the Basque community.

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La Liga president issues another Williams warning to Barcelona

La Liga president Javier Tebas warns Barcelona over the division's Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules as they continue their Nico Williams pursuit.

'Nothing to hide' - Laporta hits back over Nico Williams audit

Joan Laporta says Barcelona have “nothing to hide” after Athletic Club urged La Liga to audit their finances over Nico Williams’ release clause.

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Athletic Club prepare to block Barcelona's pursuit of Williams

Athletic Club want to block Barcelona's pursuit of Nico Williams as they aim to "defends its interests" with La Liga.

Barca face vicious Athletic fightback over Williams chase

Athletic Club are set to report Barcelona to La Liga in an attempt to force a full financial audit as they bid to keep Nico Williams this summer.

Williams 'a gem and a bargain', says Figo

Former Barcelona and Real Madrid star Luis Figo has admitted that Nico Williams is "a gem and a bargain", wishing that he was as fast as the Spaniard.

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Why Barca won't trigger Williams' release clause until next week

Despite deciding to sign Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao, Barcelona won’t be paying his release clause before July as part of a strategic financial move.

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Williams tells Athletic Club to let him go as Barca move nears

With his mural vandalised in Bilbao, a deeply hurt Nico Williams has informed Athletic Club that he wants to leave.

Athletic issue statement after Williams mural defaced by 'disrespectful' fans

Athletic Club have issued a strong statement after a mural featuring Nico Williams was defaced by fans amid talk of a move to Barcelona.

Deco confirms Barca pursuit of Williams as deal edges closer

Barcelona's sporting director Deco has confirmed the club have been chasing the signature of Athletic Club's Nico Williams.

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Rashford sweating on Barca's Williams chase - could return to United

Marcus Rashford is sweating on Barcelona's pursuit of Nico Williams and could return to Manchester United for pre-season.

Barca aim to sell SEVEN players to register Garcia & Williams

Barcelona are reportedly aiming to offload SEVEN players this summer in a bid to register new signing Joan Garcia and top target Nico Williams.

Deco meets with Williams ahead of Barca move

Barcelona’s sporting director Deco is reportedly in Ibiza to personally meet Nico Williams and move forward on a potential summer transfer.

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Barca in trouble with La Liga over Garcia & Williams deals

La Liga president Javier Tebas has confirmed that Barcelona have not yet returned to the 1:1 rule, hindering the club's plans for next season.

Barca reach agreement to sign Williams on a six-year contract

Barcelona have reached an agreement to sign Nico Williams on a six-year contract as he edges closer to a blockbuster transfer from Athletic Club.

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Barcelona edging closer to sealing Williams transfer

Barcelona are leading the transfer race ahead of Arsenal and Bayern Munich for Athletic Club winger Nico Williams.

Laporte back to La Liga? Athletic make contact amid Man Utd bid

Athletic Club have made a decisive move to re-sign their former star Aymeric Laporte from Al-Nassr but European clubs intend to compete.

Frequently asked questions

Andries 'Pele Pele' Mkhwanazi and Bethuel Mokgosinyana are considered the founding fathers of the club which was formed in 1937.

Dr Irvin Khoza took over as club secretary and owner in 1991.

The club plays home fixtures at Orlando Stadium in Soweto with the ground being owned by the City of Johannesburg.

They are known by several nicknames, including: The Sea Robbers, The Bucs, Happy People and Buccaneers.

33 official domestic trophies plus one Caf Champions League (1995) and one Caf Super Cup (1996).

Nine times under different auspices. PSL (4), NSL (1), NPSL (4).

Happy Jele made 401 appearances for the club

Bendict Vilakazi scored 52 goals for the club.

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