Barcelona Extend Xavi Espart Contract Until 2030
Barcelona have confirmed Espart’s contract extension through June 2030, tying the Spain Under-21 international to the club for an additional two years after his rapid rise into Hansi Flick’s first-team plans.
Barcelona secure a growing defensive option
The new deal includes an improved salary and underlines Barcelona’s intention to keep Espart at the centre of their long-term squad planning. The right-footed defender has impressed while operating on the left of the back line, where he has provided serious competition for Alejandro Balde and shared minutes with Portugal international Joao Cancelo.
Espart has played five times in La Liga during the 2026-27 campaign. He scored against Levante and registered two assists across the matches against Elche and Rayo Vallecano, making an early attacking contribution from defence.
From Vilassar de Mar to Flick’s squad
- Espart joined La Masia from UE Vilassar de Mar in the summer of 2015.
- He worked through Barcelona’s academy teams before reaching the senior setup last season.
- He made six first-team appearances and accumulated 189 minutes in that breakthrough year.
- Strong displays in the summer pre-season convinced Flick that he could be used regularly this term.
- Barcelona have now protected that progress with terms running until 2030.
The defender’s emergence adds to Barcelona’s youthful core. Espart, born in 2007, is part of the same generation as Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi and Marc Bernal, with the club continuing to lean on academy-developed talent.
What happens next for Barcelona
Flick’s side are top of La Liga with 21 points from their opening fixtures and have also started their Champions League campaign with a win over Feyenoord.
Barcelona host Getafe on Saturday before travelling to face Galatasaray in the Champions League on Tuesday. Espart’s new contract gives Flick another settled option as the schedule begins to intensify.
Key takeaways
- Espart has committed to Barcelona until June 2030.
- The agreement adds two years to his previous contract and brings a pay rise.
- All five of his appearances this season have come in La Liga.
- His ability to play on the left despite being naturally right-footed has strengthened Flick’s defensive rotation.
- Barcelona next face Getafe at home, then Galatasaray away in Europe.
