Asked about the renewal of Barcelona defensive midfielder and Ivorian international Yaya Touré (26) (read more here), the player's agent Dimitri Seluk has said in an interview with Catalan sports paper El Mundo Deportivo that a deal has been found:"Everything has been agreed upon. And on Friday or at the latest on Saturday, we'll sign the improved contract of Touré."
The paper claims that Touré will interrupt his holidays to return to Barcelona and sign the new deal, which would only consist of a pay rise and not of an extension of the contract duration.
Catalan sports paper Sport on the other hand claims that, besides almost doubling his wage, Tourés contract would be extended for one more year, until 2012.
Read more:
Toure could sign renewal on Thursday
Manchester United wants to sign Toure
Agent Toure in Barcelona to close renewal deal
JR Said,
I woud find it very hard to believe Barça would double his wages without adding a couple of years to the contract. I'm guessing it'll be a two-year extension.
Posted on 25 June 2009 at 05:25
mike Said,
Good News, very good news...
Posted on 25 June 2009 at 05:36
barca4life Said,
Great news
Posted on 25 June 2009 at 05:38
jordy Said,
probably best news this summer..
Posted on 25 June 2009 at 05:43
Bogman Said,
Nicely done Barca! Now fix the other renewals so you can concentrate on bringing some fresh blood into the squad!
Posted on 25 June 2009 at 05:52
sashi Said,
super news!
Posted on 25 June 2009 at 06:02
James Said,
@JR
It's believable. I think he was on 1.5m or so before. He probably wanted 5-6 in order to extend for 2 or more years. They probably compromised and went 3-4 and 1 extra year. But this situation will happen again in a year or so because this agent has been known to cause a ruckus as early as possible.
Posted on 25 June 2009 at 07:58
domaiski Said,
Really well done Barca, this is the best news all summer, except for the expected transfer of Villa. Touré is a rock in defence, and always plays out of trouble. Just what Iniesta and Xavi need to play their free flowing football.
Posted on 25 June 2009 at 10:05