OFFICIAL: Sylvinho renewal

Barcelona has officially announced that Barcelona left back defender Sylvinho Mendes (34) has signed a one-year renewal.

In an interview with the official club media Sylvinho gave a first reaction to his renewal: "The club feels I made an important contribution and they are happy with me. Personally, I am very pleased. I was working well and things just needed to be discussed and formalised. On a personal level, I am highly satisfied. Barcelona is a demanding club and any player that wants to stay here has to put their heart into it and I have always wanted to carry on playing here, doing things well and winning titles."

Sylvinho joined Barcelona in the summer of 2004, arriving from Celta Vigo.

Read the whole Sylvinho renewal story from the first rumours to the signature

Sylvinho waiting for renewal offer

Asked about his future at a press conference, Barcelona left back defender Sylvinho Mendes (33) said that he still didn't receive a renewal offer from Barcelona: "It's my fourth season here. I'm happy and satisfied with my role, so I hope to renew. Let's see what the club will do." The contract of the former Brazilian international, who is performing well the last weeks, expires at the end of the current season.

(read more on the Sylvinho renewal here)

Ronaldinho renewal meeting

Catalan sports paper El Mundo Deportivo says that Barcelona officials could meet this week with Roberto de Assís, brother and agent of Barcelona playmaker Ronaldinho (27) to discuss some issues, among which the possible renewal of the Brazilian international whose contract expires in 2010.

The last meeting between the two parties took place last October, amidst rumours about a possible January exit of Ronaldinho to England or Italy, when both Barcelona sports director Txiki Begiristain and Roberto de Assís insisted they wanted to continue together.

Renewal offer for Sylvinho

Catalan sports paper Sport claims that Barcelona sports director Txiki Begiristain will shortly meet with Barcelona left back Sylvinho Mendes (33) to offer he player a one year extension of his contract that expires at the end of the season.

Although Barcelona took a look at the market, they have decided keeping Sylvinho as a back-up to French international Eric Abidal is the best option: the Brazilian player is highly appreciated by his team mates, he is performing well on the pitch and a renewal would prevent Barcelona from spending a transfer fee.

Sylvinho plays for Barcelona since 2004 and has already indicated ha would consider an offer to renew (read more here).

Two years renewal for Jorquera

Like the player himself announced in earlier Febuary (read more here), Barcelona goalkeeper Albert Jorquera (28), whose current contract expires in June, signed a new deal with Barcelona. The player, who is at the moment recovering from a knee injury, accepted an offer to stay at the club for two more years, until 2010.

Jorquera told the club's television channel Barça TV that he was very happy and that his first choice has always been to continue. Barcelona president Joan Laporta stressed, apart from the football qualities of the goalkeeper, that he's a great person: "He brings a lot to the club, he gives the squad stability and serenity and knows at any moment what he has to do."

Albert Jorquera entered the Barcelona youth academy in 1994 at the age of fifteen. Since the 2003-2004 season the goalkeeper is a member of the first team.

Ronaldinho's future in God’s hands

During a promotional act for a brand of food supplements, Barcelona playmaker Ronaldinho (27) spoke out on his future in his current club. Although the Brazilian international declared his future belongs to God, he said that he is very happy in Barcelona, that he is equally motivated like on his first day and that he thinks he will still be there next season: “I think we have everything to continue to do a great job.”

Ronaldinho did not want to pronounce on a possible renewal cause for him that is not yet an issue since his contract only expires in 2010.

Giovani four more years

In an interview with Catalan sports paper Sport Barcelona forward Giovani Dos Santos (18) denied that his contract expires at the end of this season or that he wants to renegotiate his contract, like has been rumoured in recent months.

Although the player says he has some more years to go but that he doesn’t know when his contract actually ends, Giovani is now believed to be linked with Barcelona until 2012. As a result of that, the Mexican is not thinking about a new contract: “I don’t care about a renewal. I’m feeling very happy and relaxed with the contract I have at present, so I don’t see a reason to sit around the table now. The only thing I care about is playing and growing as a footballer.”

Ronaldinho at least until 2010

During an interview with the Catalan radio station Ona FM, Barcelona sports vice president Marc Ingla said that the Barcelona board hopes Brazilian playmaker Ronaldinho (27) will at least fulfil his current contract that expires in 2010: “And if he performs at the level we expect him to, we could even consider to start renewal negotiations”.

(read the opinion of Barcelona vice president Ferran Soriano about a possible Ronaldinho renewal here)

Sylvinho willing to renew

Asked about his future, Barcelona left back Sylvinho Mendes (33) told at a press conference he certainly would consider an offer from the club to renew his contract, which expires at the end of this season: "I'm happy here, it's been four great years. I'm aware of my role in the club and I know what I can mean for the team." The Brazilian thinks he can perform two or three more years at the highest level.

Ronaldinho talks upcoming

Barcelona’s economic vice president Ferran Soriano has stated that the club will start talking this summer with playmaker Ronaldinho (27), whose contract expires in 2010: “I think that the right time to talk about a renewal is when you have two contract years left. So, this summer we’ll start talking, without any pressure.”

Soriano said the club will start the negociations with the intention to renew and that Barcelona doesn’t plan to sell the player: “We’ve always rejected offers for him, and if another one comes in, we’ll repeat he’s not for sale.”

Jorquera will sign renewal

Barcelona goalkeeper Albert Jorquera (28), currently recovering from a serious knee injury, will soon renew his contract that expires at the end of the season. Valdés' substitute accepted this week the offer he received from the club. He declared on the Catalan radio station Ona FM he only needs to sign now. The renewed contract will link Jorquera for two more years to Barcelona.

Edmilson's wife wants to stay

Catalan sports paper Sport claims that the wife of Barcelona midfielder José Edmilson (31) isn't keen on leaving Barcelona at the end of the season. The contract of the player expires in June and at this moment Barcelona doesn't seem interested in renewing it. Because of the children, Mrs. Edmilson would prefer to stay and hopes for an offer from Barcelona in the coming months.