Barcelona have confirmed Marcos Alonso will be staying at the club next season.
More Marcos! 💙❤️ pic.twitter.com/0lI3Ndmp4j
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) January 27, 2023
The 32-year-old joined La Blaugrana on a free transfer from Chelsea last summer following a prolonged transfer negotiation with the Premier League side.
However, due to Barcelona’s ongoing financial issues, the club were only able to ratify a one-year contract for the La Roja international, on his return to Spanish football.
LATEST NEWS | Marcos Alonso renews contract until 2024
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Xavi has consistently stated his confidence in securing an extension for the veteran defender as the club hierarchy continue to try and balance the books.
"Hello, culers! Very happy to continue here! Let's go for more! Visca el Barça!"
— Marcos Alonso pic.twitter.com/7E26AXmwzC
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) January 27, 2023
The club have now updated fans over Alonso’s future, with the positive news of an extension until the end of the 2023/24 campaign, with a new buyout clause of €50m.
Marcos's smile 😍 pic.twitter.com/sUaHs9hef9
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) January 27, 2023
Alonso has been primarily used in European and cup action by Xavi this season, with just five La Liga starts, but his experience is highly valued at the club, within their developing young squad.
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