A much discussed and stretched renewal of Barcelona’s
star player and Leo Messi’s telepathic friend on the field is finally official.
The Catalans have announced that Jordi Alba has signed a new
five-year contract with the club, keeping him at the club until 2024. The left-back’s
contract negotiations was in the news for the last few months and with just
four months left on his previous contract, the Spaniard has now been tied to a
new contract.
Alba has been in a sensational form this season with 10
assists and 2 goals in all competitions. The Spaniard has been particularly crucial
for the Catalans due to his on-field chemistry with Leo Messi, with the duo’s
ability to find each other from anywhere on the field.
Despite his importance in the squad and the rumours of Manchester
United’s interest in the player, Jordi Alba was in the last few months of his
contract as Barcelona found it difficult to balance their player wages. But the
club has now tied Alba down to a 5-year contract expiring in 2024 with €500m
release clause.
Barcelona published an official statement on the player’s
renewal: “Barcelona and Jordi Alba have reached an agreement to renew
his contract for the next five seasons, until June 30, 2024. The buyout clause
is set at €500M. Over the course of the next few days, we will announce when
the official signing of the new contract will be held.”
Alba signed for Barcelona from Valencia in 2012 and has held
the left-back position for more than six years now. The Spaniard has won 4
league titles, 4 Copa Del Rey trophies and a Champions League title in 2015. The
29-year old is also Barcelona’s only reliable option in the left-back position
with B team’s Juan Miranda as his deputy.
Barcelona currently sit at the top of La Liga standings with
7 points advantage over Atletico Madrid. The Catalans also secured their place
in the Copa Del Rey final as they beat Real Madrid 4-1 on aggregate in the
semi-final.
The Spanish Champions will now be action against Real Madrid
once again, this time in La Liga, with the 3rd El Clasico on the
season on Saturday night.
Author’s Take:
Jordi Alba is one of the first names on Ernesto Valverde’s
team-sheet and it was only a matter of time before the club renewed his contract.
And with the LB (Just) 29 right now, Barcelona can go on for a few more seasons
without worrying about his replacement. Get ready for some more of Alba-Messi
Chemistry!
A much discussed and stretched renewal of Barcelona’s
star player and Leo Messi’s telepathic friend on the field is finally official.
The Catalans have announced that Jordi Alba has signed a new
five-year contract with the club, keeping him at the club until 2024. The left-back’s
contract negotiations was in the news for the last few months and with just
four months left on his previous contract, the Spaniard has now been tied to a
new contract.
Alba has been in a sensational form this season with 10
assists and 2 goals in all competitions. The Spaniard has been particularly crucial
for the Catalans due to his on-field chemistry with Leo Messi, with the duo’s
ability to find each other from anywhere on the field.
Despite his importance in the squad and the rumours of Manchester
United’s interest in the player, Jordi Alba was in the last few months of his
contract as Barcelona found it difficult to balance their player wages. But the
club has now tied Alba down to a 5-year contract expiring in 2024 with €500m
release clause.
Barcelona published an official statement on the player’s
renewal: “Barcelona and Jordi Alba have reached an agreement to renew
his contract for the next five seasons, until June 30, 2024. The buyout clause
is set at €500M. Over the course of the next few days, we will announce when
the official signing of the new contract will be held.”
Alba signed for Barcelona from Valencia in 2012 and has held
the left-back position for more than six years now. The Spaniard has won 4
league titles, 4 Copa Del Rey trophies and a Champions League title in 2015. The
29-year old is also Barcelona’s only reliable option in the left-back position
with B team’s Juan Miranda as his deputy.
Barcelona currently sit at the top of La Liga standings with
7 points advantage over Atletico Madrid. The Catalans also secured their place
in the Copa Del Rey final as they beat Real Madrid 4-1 on aggregate in the
semi-final.
The Spanish Champions will now be action against Real Madrid
once again, this time in La Liga, with the 3rd El Clasico on the
season on Saturday night.
Author’s Take:
Jordi Alba is one of the first names on Ernesto Valverde’s
team-sheet and it was only a matter of time before the club renewed his contract.
And with the LB (Just) 29 right now, Barcelona can go on for a few more seasons
without worrying about his replacement. Get ready for some more of Alba-Messi
Chemistry!
A much discussed and stretched renewal of Barcelona’s
star player and Leo Messi’s telepathic friend on the field is finally official.
The Catalans have announced that Jordi Alba has signed a new
five-year contract with the club, keeping him at the club until 2024. The left-back’s
contract negotiations was in the news for the last few months and with just
four months left on his previous contract, the Spaniard has now been tied to a
new contract.
Alba has been in a sensational form this season with 10
assists and 2 goals in all competitions. The Spaniard has been particularly crucial
for the Catalans due to his on-field chemistry with Leo Messi, with the duo’s
ability to find each other from anywhere on the field.
Despite his importance in the squad and the rumours of Manchester
United’s interest in the player, Jordi Alba was in the last few months of his
contract as Barcelona found it difficult to balance their player wages. But the
club has now tied Alba down to a 5-year contract expiring in 2024 with €500m
release clause.
Barcelona published an official statement on the player’s
renewal: “Barcelona and Jordi Alba have reached an agreement to renew
his contract for the next five seasons, until June 30, 2024. The buyout clause
is set at €500M. Over the course of the next few days, we will announce when
the official signing of the new contract will be held.”
Alba signed for Barcelona from Valencia in 2012 and has held
the left-back position for more than six years now. The Spaniard has won 4
league titles, 4 Copa Del Rey trophies and a Champions League title in 2015. The
29-year old is also Barcelona’s only reliable option in the left-back position
with B team’s Juan Miranda as his deputy.
Barcelona currently sit at the top of La Liga standings with
7 points advantage over Atletico Madrid. The Catalans also secured their place
in the Copa Del Rey final as they beat Real Madrid 4-1 on aggregate in the
semi-final.
The Spanish Champions will now be action against Real Madrid
once again, this time in La Liga, with the 3rd El Clasico on the
season on Saturday night.
Author’s Take:
Jordi Alba is one of the first names on Ernesto Valverde’s
team-sheet and it was only a matter of time before the club renewed his contract.
And with the LB (Just) 29 right now, Barcelona can go on for a few more seasons
without worrying about his replacement. Get ready for some more of Alba-Messi
Chemistry!
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