La Liga confirmed that Barcelona still fall short of the 1/1 financial threshold, which allows clubs to freely register new signings. In short, they can’t spend what they don’t have — even if it’s for a player as electric as Nico.

Spanish winger, Nico Williams, has extended his contract with Athletic Club earlier today, July 4, amid strong transfer interest from FC Barcelona. Barcelona were just steps away from signing Nico Williams before Athletic Club announced that they had extended his contract until June 30,