In a surprise blow to Barcelona’s ambitions in the summer transfer market 2025, Athletic Bilbao club officially announced the renewal of his brilliant wing contract Niko Williams until 2035, ending all speculation about his transfer to Barca, amid public reactions and indirect messages from the stars of the team.
Shock in Barcelona
Bilbao’s announcement came on Friday, July 4, as a great shock to the management and fans of Barcelona, after the reports confirmed that the club reached an initial agreement with the 22 -year -old, before the negotiations stopped suddenly without an official clarification.
Olmo mysterious message
In a related context, Spaniard Danny Olmo, Barcelona star, sparked controversy with a publication on his official account in “Instagram”, where he published a picture of him in the Barcelona shirt kissing the slogan, attached to the heart of the heart of the Catalan club shirt, in what the Spanish press considered a “hint” lining to Niko Williams after his decision to stay in Bilbao.
Widespread
Olmo’s publication had a wide interaction from the Barcelona fans, which she saw as a loyal message to the club in light of the frustration of the failure of the Williams deal, especially since the player was one of the most prominent goals of coach Hans Felk to support the attack next season.
Williams numbers on 2024-2025
Niko Williams presented a special season with Athletic Bilbao, where he participated in 45 games in all competitions, during which he scored 11 goals and made 7 goals, and clearly contributed to the crowning of his team with the Spanish Cup, which strengthened Bilbao’s desire to keep him for as long as possible, which was achieved by extending the contract until the summer of 2035.
Barcelona is looking for alternatives
After the failure of the Williams deal, the Barcelona administration seems to have to search for a new offensive alternative, especially with the team’s need for offensive elements capable of making the difference, amid leaks of interest in several names in La Liga and Premier League.
