Xavi Espart reacts after renewing his Barcelona contract: ‘I was born a Barça fan’

Xavi Espart reacts after renewing his Barcelona contract: ‘I was born a Barça fan’ Xavi Espart has celebrated his contract renewal with FC Barcelona until 2030 with a heartfelt message expressing his pride in the club. The Spanish defender shared a video on social media reflecting on his roots at La Masia , his journey through the club and his pride at continuing his career with the team he considers the club of his life. “I was born a Barça fan, and I have been playing for Barça since I was eight years old. Thanks to everything the club and La Masia have given me, I have been able to fulfil my first dreams,” Espart said, as quoted by MARCA . Continuing, the versatile youngster added: “Defending these colours has always been a source of pride for me, and being able to wear this shirt is a dream. “Now it is time to keep working, give everything and enjoy myself so that I can help take Barça as high as possible.” New contract signed until 2030. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) Barcelona show their faith in Espart’s development Barcelona announced Espart’s contract renewal until 2030 earlier this week, underlining the club’s confidence in the young defender’s progress. The full-back made his first-team debut in the UEFA Champions League last season and has gradually earned a more prominent role in the plans of Hansi Flick. This season, Espart has become an increasingly important option and has started five of the club’s first eight matches of the campaign, featuring at left-back ahead of Alejandro Balde and Joao Cancelo. A long-term commitment to a La Masia graduate Espart’s previous contract with Barça stood to expire in 2028, while he was still on a reserve-team deal. Barcelona have immense faith in Espart’s abilities. (Photo by Francisco Macia/Getty Images) However, having been fully promoted to the first-team roster this season, he has been rewarded with a new deal that will run until 2030 and comes with a salary increase reflecting his new status in the team. In addition, Barcelona have also raised the 19-year-old starlet’s release clause to ensure that his long-term future remains at the Spotify Camp Nou. The agreement reflects the club’s commitment to Espart and his continued progression within the first team. For his part, Espart is approaching the challenge with enthusiasm and a determination to keep working hard as he looks to establish himself further at Barcelona.