Barcelona have announced in a statement on its website Friday that his new agreement runs until Leo Messi has signed a two-year extension onto his contract, taking him through to the summer of 2016.
It is confirmed to contain a a buyout clause of 250million Euros. In comparison to this, his previous contract was to expire in 2014 and had a buyout clause of 150million Euros. Reports suggest that Messi has become Barca’s highest earner, with his salary increasing to 9.5million Euros per year.
Coach Pep Guardiola has spoken of his joy on Leo’s commitment to his Catalan club. “It’s an immense piece of news for the club and for the player that Messi is renewing his contract,” said Guardiola. “It was the same with Victor Valdes and Xavi – people go to football to see the best and that’s what they are. “It’s a privilege for Barca to have some of the best footballers like Messi.”
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