Confidence of uniting Williams with his friend and Spain teammate Lamine Yamal has been blocked but the latter's father has reassured Barcelona fans not to worry. The 17-year-old's father has developed a reputation as an outspoken figure on Barcelona as part of his son's rise to stardom.

After being spurned themselves, Bayern Munich’s UIi Hoeneß offered a cynical view of Nico Williams’s decision.

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