Along with the president Joan Laporta, the first vice-president Rafa Yuste, and the director of sport Deco, an FC Barcelona player extends his contract until 2028.

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Balde then appeared for photos wearing a shirt with the year 2028 on the Tito Vilanova pitch after signing the customary banner that will be auctioned off by the Barça Foundation. Additionally, Mr. Laporta gave him a membership card for Barça.

He is a player who has Barça inside, in his blood, and he knows what it means to represent this club, the president told the reporters. This day is historic since it confirms that a young man born here will play on the first team.

Balde continued, “When you’re a kid, you want to play for the first team. Although it will be a challenging trip, that is your end aim. I’m glad since not every child gets to realize their dreams. Since I’m still so young, I hope to keep doing what I’ve been doing or even better. Even at the age of 19, I still have a lot to learn......Balde joined FC Barcelona for the first time in 2011 and worked his way up through the youth ranks before taking control of the left side of defense at the top level.