Barcelona youngster signs new contract before joining Celtic on loan
Celtic have announced the signing of Barcelona defender Alex Valle on a season-long loan.
The 20-year-old spent the 2023-24 campaign on loan at Levante, making 29 appearances for the team in the second tier of Spanish football, and he is now spending another season away from his parent club.
However, Barcelona have signed the youngster to a new contract until June 2026.
"FC Barcelona and defender Alex Valle have reached an agreement to extend the player's contract until 30 June 2026, with the option of two further seasons," read a club statement from Barcelona.
"At the same time, FC Barcelona have struck a deal with Celtic football club whereby the player will represent the latter this season until 30 June 2025. There is no purchase option."
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