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CONFIRMED: Barcelona ace SNUBS Chelsea and Man Utd with new deal until 2019
BARCELONA have secured the services of Sergio Busquets until 2019, with an option for another year.
Sergio Busquets agrees new four-and-a-half-year deal at Barcelona
The 26-year-old, who made his debut for Barca in 2008, has been heavily linked with a move away from the Catalan giants in recent months.
Chelsea and Manchester United were reportedly lining up summer moves for Busquets, but he has instead agreed a new deal with the Nou Camp, which he will sign tomorrow.
A club statement read: "The FC Barcelona has reached an agreement with Sergio Busquets for the renewal of his contract until June 30, 2019 with an option for another year.
"The new contract will be signed tomorrow, Friday, February 27, at 13:00, at the offices of the Club."
However, the Spaniard has previously revealed his intentions to one day play in England's top flight.
Sergio Busquets to sign contract extension http://t.co/OprVQhXTXd pic.twitter.com/Sgp8SUxYIr
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) February 26, 2015
Everyone talks highly of England and I’d like to experience it one day
"I admire the Premier League for the quality and style of football. Maybe after years playing the same style you tire of it, and football there is very different.
"Stadiums are full, pitches are good, the press is different, people are different, the football culture is different.
"Everyone talks highly of England and I’d like to experience it one day.
"You see more space, more opportunity to enjoy your football. It’s more physical, more intense, but I think I’d be comfortable.
"I can’t say I’ll definitely play there because things change and I’ve always said I want to stay here for many years, but I’d like the experience."