Sergio Busquets, Barcelona Agree on New Contract: Latest Details, Reaction

Sergio Busquets will sign a new four-year contract with Barcelona on Friday, ending speculation he could be set for a move away from the Camp Nou.

Barcelona tweeted confirmation of the upcoming deal, with ESPN FC translating into English:

Football writer SamuelJayC highlighted the player's extortionate buyout fee:

Busquets is now set to patrol the Blaugrana's midfield until at least the age of 30. He is something of an unsung hero at Barca—often breaking up and spreading play in an efficient, unnoticeable manner—but he remains vital to the Catalan club's cause.

Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez may grab the goals, but it's players such as Busquets who create the conditions in which this is possible. B/R UK's Rik Sharma believes the extension is a symbol of Barcelona's gratitude to the player:

Busquets previously suggested he is interested in a future move to the Premier League, per Pete Jenson of the Daily Mail:

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Perhaps when you play the same style of football for many years you can tire of it and the football in England is very different. I can’t say I’ll definitely play there because I’ve always said that I want to be here for many years but I would like to experience the Premier League one day.

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The star has made 28 appearances across La Liga and the Champions League this season, per WhoScored.com. He has kept things ticking over with an average of 3.3 tackles and 1.8 interceptions, plus a pass accuracy of 92.4 percent.

Squawka highlighted his efficiency:

Busquets isn't the type to score often, but he nicked a last-gasp winner during Barca's 1-0 victory over Valencia in November. He is an ever-present midfielder working alongside the likes of Ivan Rakitic and Andres Iniesta, filling the "snowplough" role according to Xavi, per Jenson.

A future stint in the Premier League appears possible—Busquets possesses the combativeness and technical craft to excel in England—but Barca fans will no doubt celebrate having their dictatorial midfielder commit.

Busquets is unlikely to leave anytime soon, with Barca now set to retain the services of a key cog in their recent era of success.