Sergi Roberto extends Barca contract

Barcelona’s Sergi Roberto has signed a one-year extension to his contract, with his new deal expiring in 2023, the club confirmed on Friday.

“FC Barcelona and Sergi Roberto have reached an agreement to extend his contract until 30 June 2023. The player’s buy-out clause will be set at 400 million euros,” Barcelona said in a statement, describing the 30-year-old as “Blaugrana through and through”.

Sergi Roberto has reportedly accepted a 60 per cent salary-cut to stay at Barca. The Spaniard will earn 5 million euros per year, as the club continues to try to reduce its wage bill. – AFP