Barça extends Nico’s contract, loans midfielder to Valencia

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona stated Saturday that Nico González has agreed to a contract extension, however that the promising midfielder will play this season on mortgage at Valencia as he seeks ensured taking part in time.

The 20-year-old Nico agreed so as to add two years to his contract and is now linked to Barcelona by means of 2026 with a brand new buyout clause of 1 billion euros ($1 billion).

Nico loved a breakout at the beginning of final season beneath former coach Ronald Koeman, however his taking part in time dried up after Xavi Hernández took over as coach halfway by means of the marketing campaign.

Xavi stated on Friday that he had needed Nico to remain, however the participant had requested a mortgage transfer in order that he might play extra.

Nico’s departure to Valencia leaves Xavi with out the participant that ought to be the long-term alternative for veteran holding midfielder Sergio Busquets.

Barcelona stated that the one-season mortgage deal doesn’t embrace a purchase order choice for Valencia.

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