Iniesta signs new Barcelona deal

Andres Iniesta has signed a new contract that will keep him at Barcelona until the summer of 2018.

The Spain interantional agreed terms on a new deal last week to end speculation that he could seek a move away from Camp Nou.

And he has now formally signed the contract, which expires in four and a half years, shortly after his 34th birthday.

"The player Andres Iniesta has signed a new contract this Monday which will keep him at Barcelona until 2018," a club statement read.

"The event took place a the club offices and was also attended by president Sandro Rosell, vice-president for sporting affairs Josep Maria Bartomeu, sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta and the player's agent.

"From the 2017-18 season the contract will be extended automatically annually, provided that the player plays the right number of games each season."

Iniesta first joined Barca when he was 12 years old back in 1996 and the contract could see him remain with the club for a total of 22 years.

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Iniesta going to extend his contract

Andres Iniesta is set to extend his current contract at Barcelona, according to club president Sandro Rosell.

Rosell was giving an interviewwhen he said  that he is expecting to announce the midfielder's contract renewal in the coming days.

“Iniesta is a key player for us," stated Rosell.

“It is likely that the next great news for Barcelona will be the renewal of Iniesta’s contract.”

The 29-year-old has made 242 league appearances for Barcelona since making his debut back in 2002.

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