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"The champion of Spain continues to implement strategic plans. Catalonia's superclub has extended a contract until 2010 with another young team player. This time, the team's goalkeeper Victor Valdes agreed to do so. The 23-year-old goalkeeper, whose contract with Barcelona was valid until 2008, became the main club's goalkeeper three years ago, displacing Roberto Bonano from this position. Valdes was one of the main factors why Barcelona conceded few goals. By the way, last season the Spaniard was awarded the unofficial "Zamora" award, which is given to the goalkeeper who has conceded the fewest goals in the Spanish championship. Barcelona's sports director Txiki Begiristain stated that this contract extension was another step towards preserving the team's 'backbone.' Earlier, the contract with the Catalonia superclub was extended by the team's star forward Samuel Eto'o and the midfielders Xavi and Deco."
