Deco confirms Barcelona contract extensions for Raphinha, Marc Bernal and Xavi Espart

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Barcelona sporting director Deco has confirmed agreements to extend Raphinha, Marc Bernal and Xavi Espart's contracts.

Raphinha, 29, will extend his contract until 2030 after an explosive start to the season playing as a striker.

The Brazilian, whose previous deal was due to expire in 2028, has scored 11 goals in seven appearances to plug the gap left by Robert Lewandowski.

His performances have earned him extended terms, with Deco confirming an agreement was reached with the forward this past week.

It is one of three new deals Deco has negotiated since the closing of the transfer window earlier this month.

Youngsters Bernal and Espart will both also sign renewals in the coming days, Deco confirmed.

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Bernal, 19, will sign until 2031 after emerging as the first alternate to midfield duo Pedri and Rodri at the start of the new campaign.

Espart, also 19, will pen new terms until 2030 after breaking into the first team permanently this summer.

The youngster came through La Masia as a midfielder, made his debut under Hansi Flick as a right-back last season and has been used as a left-back this term.

Espart's performances have kept both João Cancelo and Alejandro Balde out the team for the majority of the season so far.

Both Bernal and Espart are from Barça's incredible 2007 generation, which also includes Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí.

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