Suggestions that Jose Reina could replace a Manchester
United-bound Victor Valdes at Barcelona are to come to an abrupt
end with the news that the goalkeeper has agreed a new contract at
Camp Nou.
As the established number one for a team that won an
unprecedented Spanish treble last season, Valdes has been deep in
negotiations with Barca regarding an improved deal.
However, it was recently reported that talks had hit a stumbling
block with Valdes demanding an annual salary in the region of €9
million (£7.6 million).
That led to speculation that Valdes could be poised to replace
Edwin van der Sar at Old Trafford, with Liverpool and Spain keeper
Reina possibly moving back to his former club to work under Josep
Guardiola.
However, Valdes’ agent claims a breakthrough has been made in
negotiations and the 27-year-old is now ready to commit himself to
the Catalunyan club until 2015.
“The contract will be signed any day,” Carvajal told RAC-1.
Valdes graduated from the Barcelona academy and enjoys a tight
grip on the number one jersey at Camp Nou after six years as a
first-team regular.