90min
·27 January 2023
90min
·27 January 2023
Marcos Alonso has signed a new contract at Barcelona, committing himself to the Blaugrana until the end of next season.
The defender left Chelsea by mutual consent during the summer and inked a one-year deal with Barcelona, where he has impressed in his 19 appearances across all competitions.
Alonso, a left-back by trade, has spent plenty of time operating as a centre-back as well, endearing himself to Xavi with his versatility and willingness to sacrifice for the team.
As his reward, Barcelona have now confirmed Alonso has signed a new one-year extension to keep him at Camp Nou until 2024. His deal contains the same €50m release clause that was included in his first contract.
"This was a subject discussed with Jordi Cruyff and Mateu Alemany and the club," Xavi told a press conference as he confirmed Alonso's extension. "We were clear about it and it has been done.
"I am very happy for this renewal. He is a great player and he is going to be very important for us in the next games and in the future.
"He is a very reliable footballer. He has been a very high-level signing for us. He is a fantastic footballer who can adapt with reliability in various positions and helps us a lot. Also, in the dressing room he is a great person.
"He has been a great signing and that he can continue with us is great news."