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.

The transfer poker surrounding Nico Williams has dominated the media for weeks. Bayern and Barça were the biggest names in the draw. Now, there has been a turn of events that few would have

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 month after weeks of rather controversial talks between Barcelona and Williams' camp.