This article was originally published on www.si.com as Nico Williams Stuns Barcelona With Final Transfer Decision: ‘This Is My Home’. Nico Williams has formally rejected a move to Barcelona by putting pen to paper on a surprise contract extension with Athletic Club.

Athletic Bilbao announced on Friday that coveted Spain forward Nico Williams had extended his contract to 2035 with an increased release clause, warding off reported interest from La Liga champions Barcelona.

The transfer poker surrounding Nico Williams has dominated the media for weeks. Bayern and Barça were the biggest names in the draw. Now, there has been a turn of events that few would have