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Barcelona Extends Christensen Contract to 2028, Cuts Salary

7/1/2026

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FC Barcelona and Danish defender Andreas Christensen have extended his contract until 30 June 2028.
The agreement halves his gross salary to about €6 million (€3 million net) per season, adds a second-year termination clause, and follows a six-month knee-injury layoff that ended with his return in the May 2026 match versus Valencia.
Christensen, 30, has logged 98 games for Barcelona, winning three La Liga titles, a Copa del Rey and three Spanish Super Cups.

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FC Barcelona and Danish defender Andreas Christensen have extended his contract until 30 June 2028.
The agreement halves his gross salary to about €6 million (€3 million net) per season, adds a second-year termination clause, and follows a six-month knee-injury layoff that ended with his return in the May 2026 match versus Valencia.
Christensen, 30, has logged 98 games for Barcelona, winning three La Liga titles, a Copa del Rey and three Spanish Super Cups.