"Barcelona" team made every effort to extend the contract with the leader Lionel Messi, and the Catalan efforts were successful.
The 30-year-old Argentine could not resist the impressive salary offered, which will make him the highest paid European footballer.
During a week, the striker will earn 565 thousand euros, and the contract will be valid for at least four seasons.
Club president Josep Maria Bartomeu was not afraid of significant expenses.
"Last year we could not start negotiations at our desired time, because in the summer Lionel had problems with tax evasion case.
Therefore, we waited a few months and asked the player's father, Jorge, to give the green light.
I spoke to Messi himself, and he replied: "I want to stay here and do not negotiate with my father."
We cannot disclose how much the forward will cost us, but he is the best player in the world and no one else could give the team what Lionel offers.
LFP and UEFA have not yet set any "limits" on salaries, and we can afford it," Bartomeu said.
