This article was originally published on www.si.com as Nico Williams Stuns Barcelona With Final Transfer Decision: ‘This Is My Home’. Nico Williams has formally rejected a move to Barcelona by putting pen to paper on a surprise contract extension with Athletic Club.

Barcelona’s hopes of landing Nico Williams took a huge hit after the winger chose to renew his contract with Athletic Club until 2035. Nico had been a top priority for Barcelona, and the news of

Winger Nico Williams has signed a new eight-year contract extension which will keep him at Athletic Bilbao until 2035, the LaLiga club said on Friday, ending speculation over a potential departure to Barcelona.