Nico Williams has reportedly asked for a registration guarantee from Barcelona before completing his move from Athletic Club. The Blaugrana are closing in on a deal for the winger, with club president Joan Laporta already confirming that Barcelona will pay the player's €58 million (£49m/$67m) release clause. The Spaniard has also made up his mind to join the Catalan side.

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• Williams wants guarantee from Barcelona
• Winger ready to complete transfer
• Club will pay release clause to Athletic Club

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  According to , Williams has reportedly informed Athletic Club through his agent that he wants to don the Barcelona shirt from next season and is close to signing a six-year contract. However, the player reportedly wants a guarantee from Barca that they will be able to register him with La Liga after triggering his release clause.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The drama around Dani Olmo's transfer to Barcelona last season is still fresh in the fans and players' minds. The Spanish midfielder was eventually registered in August after the season had started, due to Andrea Christensen being ruled out with an injury. The player remained registered until December 31st, after which he once again went out of Barca's book. After a legal battle with the Spanish football council, Olmo was registered back into the team.

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  Barca president Joan Laporta remains confident of triggering the release clause and signing Williams this summer, while complying with all the demands of La Liga and Financial Fair Play. However, La Liga president Javier Tebas has warned they are in no position to register him.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR BARCELONA?

  Hansi Flick's side will be back in training in July and will then jet out to Asia for a pre-season tour.

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