More good news for Barca came with today's announcement that
midfielder Sergio Busquets has signed a contract extension which ties him to
the Nou Camp until June 2018.
The new deal also has an option to be extended for a further
season up until 2019, while the buyout clause for the Spain player remains at
150 million euros (£130m).
Busquets, who turned 25 today, is an unsung hero of the
Barcelona team and has made 238 first-team appearances.
"Sergio Busquets has been given the perfect birthday
present," read a statement.
"The director of the football area, Andoni Zubizarreta,
has told a press conference on Tuesday that the midfielder will be staying at
Barca until June 30 of the 2017/18 season with the option of an additional
year."
