The breakdown in negotiations came following the revelation that Barcelona are not yet operating under La Liga’s 1:1 financial rules and, as it stands, would not be able to register Williams in their squad—a similar dilemma which plagued the club after last season’s acquisition of Dani Olmo.

Athletic Bilbao says Spain winger Nico Williams has agreed to long-term deal that will keep him at the Basque club through 2035.