Raphinha Reacts After Nico Williams Rejects Barcelona

Nico Williams made a surprising decision by rejecting Barcelona’s offer and choosing to stay at Athletic Bilbao. The 22-year-old player had previously reached personal terms with the Catalan club.

The initial agreement with Barcelona included a six-year contract until 2031 with a salary offer of 7-8 million euros per season. However, Barcelona faced an obstacle — the club could not guarantee player registration due to La Liga’s financial regulations.

Athletic Bilbao moved quickly to capitalize on this situation and successfully secured Williams with a long-term contract until 2035. This decision triggered a reaction from Raphinha, Barcelona’s winger who now must accept the reality of the club’s main transfer target falling through.