Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu is urging Sergi Roberto to pen his new contract.

The midfielder is now in advanced negotiations with Barca about a new deal, with confidence on both sides of an imminent agreement.

Bartomeu took to Barca TV to send a message to the La Masia graduate.

He stated: "You have to stay here for many more years. You have to finish your career at Barça. It would make us the greatest pleasure.

"You are an example of patience, humility and commitment and you are a masterpiece of the first blaugrana team."