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Riqui Puig declares he's agreed new contract with Barcelona

Riqui Puig has declared he's agreed a new contract with Barcelona.

The 18-year-old central midfielder has just won the UEFA Youth League and has rejected a substantial offer from Tottenham.

Puig's father and agent have come to an agreement with Barcelona after drawn out negotiations and he will join Barcelona's B team next season.

"Thank you Cules for the trust and support," he posted on Twitter.

"It makes me very happy to continue in the best club in the world and learn from the best.

"Visca el Barca."

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