Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

Culture

Confirmed: Barcelona midfield gem signs new contract until 2030

FC Barcelona have announced that Barça Atletic midfielder Pedro Rodriguez has renewed his contract until 2030.His previous contract was due to expire next June and the club have now officially confir...

Confirmed: Barcelona midfield gem signs new contract until 2030

FC Barcelona has confirmed that midfielder Pedro Rodriguez has extended his contract until 2030. The midfielder, who emerged from La Masia, previously had his contract set to expire next June. A statement from the club reads, "FC Barcelona has reached an agreement with Pedro Rodriguez to extend his contract for four more seasons, so he will remain linked to the Club until June 30, 2030."

The signing ceremony took place at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper, with Pedro accompanied by the director of Youth Football, Jaume Santiveri, and Jose Ramon Alexanco. Pedro is considered one of the promising talents to come out of La Masia. He has been a key player in the Juvenil A team and has since moved up to Barça Atletic.

At 18 years old, Rodriguez possesses excellent vision and reliable passing abilities, capable of playing both defensively and in a more advanced central role. Despite interest from several major European clubs, Pedro opted to stay at Barcelona. This new contract solidifies his commitment to the club and provides him with additional time to further develop within Barcelona's system.

Written by urgent.news from Yahoo Sports's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

Read the original at sports.yahoo.com →

More in Culture

2027 NFL mock draft: Jaguars address secondary with first round pick

In a very early 2027 NFL mock draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars address the secondary with their first round selection.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars draft Notre Dame safety Tae Johnson 25th overall.
  • Johnson praised for range and playmaking abilities on defense.
  • Jaguars prioritized safety in recent drafts, but struggled with injuries.

More from Friday 9 October →