Barcelona‘s transfer nightmare is complete! A shocking WhatsApp message has been revealed as the killing blow that destroyed their pursuit of Nico Williams, leading to the Spanish winger’s stunning 10-year renewal with Athletic Club until 2035. This transfer blunder will haunt the Catalan giants for years.
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Transfer Collapse: The Timeline
| Transfer Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Player | Nico Williams (Athletic Club) |
| Barcelona’s Goal | Sign as new winger |
| Final Outcome | 10-year renewal with Athletic Club |
| Contract Until | 2035 |
| Killing Blow | WhatsApp message about agent change |
| Current Agent | Felix Tainta |
| Suggested Agents | Jorge Mendes, Pini Zahavi |
The WhatsApp That Broke Everything
What started as a promising transfer quickly turned into Barcelona’s worst nightmare. Initially, negotiations between Deco and Nico’s agent Felix Tainta were progressing, despite concerns about La Liga registration guarantees.
The Fatal Mistake: Frustrated with Tainta’s position, Barcelona made an unprecedented move – they sent Nico Williams a direct WhatsApp message asking him to replace his agent with either Jorge Mendes or Pini Zahavi.
Why This Backfired Spectacularly
The Williams family has maintained a very close relationship with Felix Tainta for years. Barcelona’s suggestion to dump their trusted agent for someone more convenient to the club was seen as deeply disrespectful.
Family Loyalty Wins: The entire Williams family was outraged by Barcelona’s audacious request. For them, loyalty isn’t negotiable – a lesson Barcelona learned the hard way.
The Immediate Fallout
The reaction was swift and brutal:
- Same afternoon: Nico closed renewal negotiations with Athletic Club
- Same night: Recorded his renewal announcement video
- Next day: Athletic Club officially announced the 10-year extension
Barcelona’s Arrogance: The Catalans’ assumption that they could dictate agent changes shows a stunning lack of respect for player relationships and family values that run deeper than football politics.
Bottom Line: Barcelona’s WhatsApp message demanding Nico Williams change agents backfired catastrophically, leading to his immediate 10-year Athletic Club renewal and a transfer lesson in respecting player loyalties.
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