Atletico Madrid have confirmed a contract extension for teenage star Pablo Barrios.
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— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) January 23, 2023
The Madrid-born midfielder joined the Real Madrid academy in 2011, but he made the bold decision to switch across the city to Los Rojiblancos as a 14-year-old, in 2017.
🖊 Pablo Barrios prolonga su vinculación con nuestro club hasta 2028 y se convierte en jugador del primer equipo.
🔴⚪ #AúpaAtleti | #Barrios2028 pic.twitter.com/sBL8RM65eN
— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) January 23, 2023
Barrios has been fast tracked through the Atletico youth ranks with the club agreeing a professional contract with him in 2022.
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— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) January 23, 2023
Diego Simeone brought him into first team fold in October, with a senior debut, and eight appearances across all competitions, for the Spain U21 international.
El futuro ya está aquí💎
❤️🤍 #Barrios2028 pic.twitter.com/ctMCkT3ghL
— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) January 23, 2023
Simeone has hailed the 19-year-old as one of the standout talents in La Liga with the club working on a renewal since before the World Cup.
Mucha calidad en esta foto 📸🔝
❤️🤍 #Barrios2028 pic.twitter.com/wwVpFS1CIL
— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) January 23, 2023
Barrios has extended his bond to the club by three extra years, until 2028, with a sizeable exit clause price increase from €40m to €100m.
Pablo Barrios 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣8️⃣ 🥰 pic.twitter.com/bqGhE4bEtp
— Cívitas Metropolitano (@Metropolitano) January 23, 2023
Simeone started Barrios in their Copa del Rey last 16 win over Levante and he is expected to play a role in their midweek derby with Real Madrid.
Images via Atletico Madrid CF
