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.

Barcelona are still in shock after another failed pursuit of Nico Williams, who has signed a new long-term contract at Athletic Club and will not be going anywhere.Barça were strongly linked with a