According to a report from Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg, Nico Williams has spurned both Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona in favor of a mega contract extension with Athletic Bilbao: BREAKING | Nico #Williams has signed a new contract with @AthleticClub until 2035!

Nico Williams has signed a new contract with Athletic Club until 2035, snubbing Barcelona's advances to sign him from the Basque side this summer.

When it seemed only a matter of time before the signing of Nico Williams by Barcelona was consummated, Bayern Munich entered fully into the battle for the player's signature.