Athletic Club have been celebrating the renewal of Nico Williams, after a second attempt in successive summers from Barcelona to sign the 22-year-old. Los Leones have tied Williams down to a new 10-year contract, keeping him at the club until 2035.
Williams contacted Barcelona via his agent to inform the Blaugrana that he would be interested in a move to Camp Nou. However after doubts about their ability to register him, after paying the €58m release clause, he decided to negotiate a new deal with Athletic.
After a video of Williams spraying 2035 on the now famous mural of the two brothers emerged as the announcement, several of Athletic’s subsequent actions could be perceived as digs against Barcelona. Athleticzales have been unhappy with Barcelona’s open pursuit of Nico Williams.
Athletic’s slogan for the renewal has been ‘Athletic WIN’, the win being ‘Williams, Inaki, Nico’, but also certainly the battle for his signature. Meanwhile in their official statement, Athletic say that ‘his step forward in the face of the dizzying offers is a resounding success for Athletic Club, an Athletic WIN in every regard.’ The last sentence, translated literally, [en toda regla-in the rules] is also being taken as a reference to Barcelona being over their salary limit, and unable to register a deal – something Athletic very publicly clarified with La Liga.
In addition, Athletic also posted a picture of Williams as a child with new signing Robert Navarro. The latter is a former La Masia product, and is Barcelona kit at the time, with the photo accompanied by the caption ‘the best host’.
Williams has increased his release clause significantly, and with Barcelona furious about the decision, have reportedly decided to rule out any future moves for him. Even with other sides interested, such as Bayern Munich, it would seem Williams has committed his future to the club for some time, compared to a move temporary solution last year.
yepeloprsz
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who the f are 🤡 Nico in front of the power house FC BARCELONA 🏟️😆
yepeloprsz
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who the f are 🤡 Nico in front of the power house FC Barcelona 🤌😁
femcknryz
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riyal
youtubebarcafamilytv
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I think athletic don't seem to understand nico stayed for that extra $$$ 🤣🤣 barca and athletic both got played like fools and nico got his extra $$$ he was looking for.
Vasdkmopsy
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The real loser in this case is Nico. Barca have competed favorably both in La Liga and UEFA. They won the League and reached UEFA semi finals without Nico. His team is very far from winning La Liga.
paaabceils
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Nico is a good player but he reject Barca means he is going to Neymar way while Neymar run after money 💰 now he has nothing like ballon d'or same will happen to Nico. In future if Nico want Barca,Barca straight reject Nico.If Nico came to Barca it will good for both .
Eambe
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The real looser in this whole thing is Nico.
Mudiklosuz
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See who's rejecting Barcelona. We Barcelona, more than a club. I only blame Deco and Laporta for playing with our emotions too much. Raphael and Lookman are even better options
niezly
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better to buy dumfries sell It araujo and take raffael and rashford
Lawadeiuyz
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this our president and deco always fools us the barca fan they know that they will not sign nico they were playing games wit us
Lawadeiuyz
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mad club when people are celebrating trophy on land u guys celebrating it on a sea
vaucdimsz
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Congratulations NW. Challenge for you is the unhappy fans of Athletic club who were swearing at you for your impending move to BARCA. Immediately you don't perform I shudder to think about the Racial Slurs you're going to have to face. People who are slandering BARCA are amazing. Everyone who cares about Soccer knows that the Club is still under heavy Financial situation right now. Truth be told, they'll be better after next season. Camp Nou will be fully operational and more revenue will be rolling in. They've paid most of the outstanding money for Salaries owed to their players. LaMasia is busy churning out the best talents. Hansi Flick is busy building a Great World beating Machine. I wonder what's going to happen to the friendship with Lamine.
GunnerT10
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What's their gain there???
That's their own decision n culture, all this saga was like bloggers induced
Baaacprz
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Shame on u nico. U will never win la liga or anything title.. HAhahah
Suaadmnrty
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Barca is a joking club
lol, says a United fan[Crylaugh] . United finished 16th or 17th last season. First focus on ur own club please👍
fiznorsy
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they have no money to pay...poor and shit club
I don't understand why a man U fan would comment the shit
Cakcdekyz
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Barca is a joking club
Mcmansy
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Do You still Trust Fabrizio Romano more than your girlfriend ? 😂😂
Mabdmpry
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one is europa league team and other one is Champions league team..
Neclmotuz
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Is his loss
like moriba who refused to stay
itsummar
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Is his loss
letelpuy
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it' doesn't matter we are still the best club even with our salary limit issues
Foolish comment from a foolish fan, what makes u the best in the world whiles u are not playing club world cup, aboooaaa
phemoranking
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🤔
rindnoy
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to me ,i still prefer lookman than Nico
titcdinstu
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trust me, lamine yamal will move to psg like neymar. remember, neymar is his idol.
titcdinstu
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Madrid is the cause. Barcelona always blame Madrid for everything.
vish12
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he is now a poor player because you didn't get him, shame
Shame like u did with Mbappe So be quiet
mauaciosty
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he is now a poor player because you didn't get him, shame
Vemdimnsu
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thank God because I don't like him
NgoranEmile
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The team will pay for it this upcoming season. We will beat him at home and away nd on top of that betrayal, he will watch Barca win everything next season. Kiss Barca's ss bro Willi
Aderm-sh
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It's just a matter of time. within the coming week, the deal will be confirmed
Say a man u fan, I wonder why people support man u for. Pain??🤣
Babaruku
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Good
Modabcoptu
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Barca won all domestic trophies last season without poor Nico and do it again
Modabcoptu
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poor Nico and trophiles Bilbao no future
sodciorty
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lapota did it deliberately he already said it nico time has past
IAmGroot001
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Don't worry.. we will beat Athletic with Nico in that jersey
bwambamo
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if you have money buy mbuamo
It's just a matter of time. within the coming week, the deal will be confirmed
vodbmntz
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tevas should be smiling to the bank now. he has worked for RM again. how can a manager of the la liga be so flippant. he created doubt in Nico's mind. meanwhile, Nico is not worthy of the Barcelona colours. shame.
vodbmntz
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tebas shoukd ve smikibg to bank now: he has worked fir RM Again. Williams Nico is not worthy of the Barcelona jersey! he us just an idiot.
buubkmpyz
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Well he fear signing for Barcelona and not register but I don't think it will take Barcelona ten years to register him.The bro just failed himself
Sawbkorsty
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they have no money to pay...poor and shit club
if you have money buy mbuamo
EzeOjini
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Season no start Barca are already losing 1:0... 😂 😂 😂
Lamin yemal is coming to beat you guys blue and black again next season. 🤪 keep crying 🤗
jangajula
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😂Nico Williams signed a 10 years contract because it’s been 10 years since Barcelona won the Champions League.😭
Madrid also didn't win the UCL from 2002 to 2014 so calculate it and tell me... 😂
Cikadlpuyz
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At least Barcelona didn’t robbed team to win trophies
🤣🤣🤣🤣 you said barca didn’t what now??? I’ll give you a pacifier to stop crying 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Ayan1109
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good job well done
Cikadlpuyz
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What you people don’t know about this Nico is that, Barcelona intentionally want to sign him because of the relationship with Yalma and dressing room relationship will be tight, that’s the main reason why Barcelona go for him not because is that too good. I respect his mentality of playing. There’s allot of players that are far better than him and they don’t cost at all. So he can sign 100 years contract after his 2035 contract expires. Some fools are comparing Mbappe case with him no… Mbappe stay with PSG with better funds allot of money. Unlike Nico, his not even the highest paid in laliga. When Mbappe was in psg is the highest paid in Europe so stop fooling yourself Madrid dogs
Oh come on! Is your club that daft to sign a player because of Yamal? You should recheck your facts.
CollinsEfosaEhioro
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What you people don’t know about this Nico is that, Barcelona intentionally want to sign him because of the relationship with Yalma and dressing room relationship will be tight, that’s the main reason why Barcelona go for him not because is that too good. I respect his mentality of playing. There’s allot of players that are far better than him and they don’t cost at all. So he can sign 100 years contract after his 2035 contract expires. Some fools are comparing Mbappe case with him no… Mbappe stay with PSG with better funds allot of money. Unlike Nico, his not even the highest paid in laliga. When Mbappe was in psg is the highest paid in Europe so stop fooling yourself Madrid dogs
Mr board of trustees 🤣🤣🤣
Cikadlpuyz
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Mbappe and Madrid saga season 2🤣🤣🤣
Doziebiafra
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I said it before that this basque club doesn't sell its stars. Check munain, Ariz Aduriz even inaki Williams
What's their gain there???
Doziebiafra
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NICO just fall hand. anyways, let me not say, but there is no future in Bilbao. Except he's only comfortable winning for Spain and not for Club. We need to move on.