Barcelona's Deal for Nico Williams Hits Snag Over Registration Guarantees

Barcelona faces major problems signing Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao during the summer transfer window. Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo reports that talks have completely stopped between both sides. Williams and his team want written promises from Barcelona about player registration for next season. The Catalan club refuses to provide these guarantees. Both parties had already agreed on salary terms and contract length through spoken discussions.

Problems started when lawyers began writing official contracts from their verbal agreements. Williams' representative worries about registration troubles that happened to other players like Dani Olmo and Pau Victor. These past difficulties made the agent demand stronger promises from Barcelona before signing anything. The club has explained their financial situation is getting better under Fair Play rules. These explanations have not satisfied Williams or his agent about potential registration issues.

Barcelona still wants to complete the transfer despite current roadblocks. Club officials feel frustrated about how recent talks have developed. Williams remains their top target for strengthening the team next season. The player's camp demands more security before moving forward with any deal. Both sides must resolve these registration concerns before finalizing the transfer agreement.