Women's Ballon d'Or winner Bonmati pens new Barca deal

Women's Ballon d'Or holder Aitana Bonmati signed a new deal with Barcelona on Monday until 2028.

𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑒𝑠, @AitanaBonmati 💙❤️ pic.twitter.com/u0FmgZ2kg5

— FC Barcelona Femení (@FCBfemeni) September 16, 2024

The Spanish playmaker, 26, scored in the Champions League final last season as she led the dominant Catalan giants to a sensational quadruple.

🚨 BREAKING | Aitana Bonmatí has extended her contract with FC Barcelona until 2028 ✍️🔵🔴 pic.twitter.com/nmWxjW9biQ

— Barça Femení (@BarcaFem) September 16, 2024

"The best player in the world is thus staying at a winning club," wrote Barcelona in a statement.

Bonmati has 96 goals for Barcelona in 275 games and is the joint record Champions League goalscorer with 22, tied with teammate and two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas.

✅️✍️ Aitana Bonmatí leaving the club's offices after signing her contract renewal until 2028. pic.twitter.com/WzicVWV4SE

— Barça Femení (@BarcaFem) September 16, 2024

Also a World Cup winner with Spain in 2023, Bonmati came through the Barcelona youth academy after joining the club in 2011.