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FC Barcelona academy player contract renewals

Overview

FC Barcelona has begun securing the long-term futures of several academy graduates from La Masia through contract renewals.

In August 2026, the club confirmed that 18-year-old midfielder Pedro Villar signed an extension through 2030. Villar, who has progressed through the Juvenil A and Barça Atlètic squads, was noted for his passing and defensive skills.

Following this, the club prepared a contract extension for defender Pau Cubarsí through 2031. The club intends to delay the registration of Cubarsí’s new agreement until after the winter transfer market closes to strategically navigate upcoming changes to FIFA’s Article 17. These reforms, effective January 1, 2027, will alter how compensation for unilateral contract terminations is calculated. Cubarsí is expected to be the first academy graduate to sign under these new regulations, with other players like Marc Bernal and Gerard Martín also awaiting similar processes.

Entities

FC Barcelona · Pedro Villar · FIFA · La Masia · Pau Cubarsi

Timeline

  1. about 15 hours ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Pau Cubarsí contract extension to utilize new FIFA regulations

    FC Barcelona plans to extend Pau Cubarsí's contract to 2031, timing the registration to coincide with new FIFA regulations regarding contract termination clauses.

  2. 18 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    FC Barcelona renews midfielder Pedro Villar until 2030

    FC Barcelona has extended the contract of 18-year-old midfielder Pedro Villar until 2030, securing a key talent from the La Masia academy.

Sources

barcauniversal.com · elgoldigital.com · mundodeportivo.com