Spanish media reports have confirmed that FC Barcelona has closed the door on any future move to sign Nico Williams, despite the player's changed stance and current desire to wear the Catalan team's jersey.

According to the newspaper El Nacional, Athletic Bilbao's winger had explicitly refused to transfer to Barcelona during the last summer transfer window, but is now showing willingness to join the club.

The source added that Barcelona's management is no longer enthusiastic about the deal, especially given the player's decline in performance this season, having scored only 3 goals and struggling with recurring fitness issues.

Barcelona was close to signing Nico Williams last summer, but the player decided to reject Barcelona and renew his contract with the Basque Lions due to the club's financial situation and the lack of guarantees regarding his registration at that time.