Soccer-Barca president Laporta hails Pedri deal as 'happiest' day


Soccer Football - Pedri renews contract with FC Barcelona - 1899 Auditorium, Barcelona, Spain - October 15, 2021 Pedri poses with president Joan Laporta during a press conference REUTERS/Albert Gea

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona president Joan Laporta said it was the happiest day of his second term in office when midfielder Pedri signed a new deal on Friday.

The 18-year-old Pedri's new contract runs through 2026 and has a 1 billion euro ($1.16 billion) buy-out clause - the highest in the club's history.

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