Sergio Busquets extends Barcelona deal to 2019

German referee Felix Brych (centre) has a word with Manchester City's Argentinian defender Martin Demichelis (left) and Barcelona's Spanish midfielder Sergio Busquets (right) during the Champions League round of 16 first leg match the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, northwest England, on February 24, 2015. PHOTO | LLUIS GENE |

By  AFP

What you need to know:

  • The 26-year-old has made over 300 appearances for Barca.
  • The new deal will see Busquets move up the pay ladder at the Camp Nou just behind the star trio of Lionel Messi, Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta.

BARCELONA

Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets has extended his contract with the Catalan giants until 2019, the club confirmed on Thursday.

"FC Barcelona have reached an agreement with Sergio Busquets for the renewal of his contract until June 30, 2019 with the option for another year," said a statement on the club's website.

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The 26-year-old has made over 300 appearances for Barca and won 16 trophies since breaking into the first team under the orders of Pep Guardiola during the club's famous treble winning season in 2008/09.

Spanish media also reported that the new deal will see Busquets move up the pay ladder at the Camp Nou just behind the star trio of Lionel Messi, Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta.

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