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Andres Iniesta Pens New Barcelona Deal

The midfielder has inked a new agreement at Camp Nou.

Nov 27, 2009 8:24:27 AM

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Andres Iniesta has put pen-to-paper on a contract extension at Barcelona that will keep him at the club until 2015 and has seen his buy-out clause rise to €200 million.

The 25-year-old playmaker has been rewarded for his performances last term in the treble-winning season with an improved deal as the Blaugrana continue to tie down their stars.

Iniesta's previous contract ran out in 2014 and included a €150 million buy-out clause, but the club were keen to see that rise and ensure that he remains with them for longer.

Barca already secured the services of Eric Abidal earlier this week for an extra season and he followed the likes of Victor Valdes, Carles Puyol, Yaya Toure, Lionel Messi and Pedro in extending his stay.

After being removed from Real Madrid's youth ranks by his mother for being housed too close to a red light district, Iniesta has thrived at Barcelona.

Making his first-team debut in 2002 he has become a mainstay in the team and is seen as one of the best attacking midfielders in the world for both club and country.

Lucas Brown, Goal.com

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