Barcelona finalise teenage academy product’s contract until 2030 – report

Barcelona finalise teenage academy product’s contract until 2030 – report According to SPORT , FC Barcelona have completed the renewal of breakout teenage prospect Xavi Espart, confirming a deal that had been widely expected within the club’s environment. The Catalan giants had already hinted at the agreement through sporting director Deco during the recent members’ assembly , with the deal now understood to be fully secured. New deal until 2030 Until now, Espart had been on terms linked to the club’s reserve team, with his previous contract due to expire in 2028. Barça, therefore, moved quickly to secure one of the club’s most promising young players. The new agreement secures Espart’s future at Barcelona until 2030. His salary has been substantially improved and his release clause has also been increased significantly. Xavi Espart will renew until 2030. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) The new contract forms part of a wider renewal strategy with the club also tying down the likes of Raphinha and Marc Bernal to new contracts, while negotiations continue with players such as Gerard Martin and Brian Farinas. Espart’s rapid rise continues The renewal rewards Espart’s excellent start to the season and confirms the speed of his development. The youngster began training regularly with Hansi Flick’s first team at the start of 2026 and gradually earned a greater role. That progress culminated in his Champions League debut against Newcastle United. The 19-year-old starlet’s rise continued through the pre-season in the summer and soon enough, Espart was given full first-team status and assigned the No.12 shirt. Flick admires Espart’s versatility. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) For Flick, Espart has become a highly valuable tactical option because of his versatility. He has established himself at left-back despite being right-footed, but he can also perform reliably at right-back and in midfield. Midfield is the youngster’s natural position and the role he occupied for much of his career, including when he won the European U-19 Championship with Spain during the summer. His ability to operate in several positions gives Flick a range of solutions within the squad. With the renewal, Barcelona have once again underlined their commitment to young talent and the academy, securing both the present and future of one of the most promising emerging players in the squad.