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Published: April 30, 2021 5:55 pm
Last Updated: April 30, 2021 5:59 pm
La Liga giants Barcelona have confirmed that defender Oscar Mingueza has, on Friday, committed his future to the club.
Barca breakout
21-year-old Mingueza has of course exploded onto the scene at the Camp Nou this season.
The versatile stopper is a central-defender by trade, but can also play at right-back or even wing-back, the kind of versatility which has seen Ronald Koeman hand Mingueza an increasingly prominent role of late.
Before the current campaign, the Blaugrana youth product had not managed a single senior appearance for the club.
Since, though, he has racked up an impressive 29 outings across all competitions, including 21 La Liga starts, as Barca continue their push to wrestle back Spanish top-flight supremacy from Real Madrid.
BARCELONA, SPAIN – APRIL 29: Oscar Mingueza of FC Barcelona with the ball during the La Liga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Granada CF at Camp Nou on April 29, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain. Sporting stadiums around Spain remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)
Not only that, but, across his time on the pitch to date, Mingueza has even managed to chip in with two goals and three assists.
Staying put
Despite his stellar breakout season, however, Mingueza’s future in Catalunya had actually long remained up in the air.
This came with the stopper’s Barca contract having been due to expire this summer, with a host of clubs across the continent having no doubt been keeping a close eye on the situation.
As outlined above, though, on Friday, any remaining speculation surrounding Mingueza’s intentions has been put to bed.
In an official announcement across the club’s social media platforms, the Blaugrana have confirmed that their highly regarded young talent has put pen to paper on a new deal, through to 2023.
Mingueza’s release clause now stands at €100 million.
BREAKING NEWS❗@OscarMingueza staying at Barça until 2023.
Full story 👉 https://t.co/PFgDnfbr9w pic.twitter.com/ZTub0A5YU5
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) April 30, 2021