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 signing Nico Williams have been dashed after he agreed to a surprise contract extension with Athletic Club that runs until 2035.The 22-year-old had been widely expected to join

Nico Williams has signed a new contract with Athletic Club until 2035, snubbing Barcelona's advances to sign him from the Basque side this summer.