Barcelona youngster Iker Rodríguez set to sign new contract until 2029

Barcelona's ongoing run of contract extensions between La Liga giants and the club's brightest stars looks set to continue over the days ahead, with teenage goalkeeper Iker Rodríguez primed to put pen to paper on fresh terms in Catalonia's capital.

The name of the 18-year-old shot-stopper emerged as a prominent one behind the scenes at Barcelona this past weekend. After Joan García was struck down by injury, Rodríguez was called up to take his place on the bench for the Blaugrana's La Liga meeting with Sevilla.

Less than 24 hours later, Rodríguez was back on the pitch, featuring from the off as Barca Atlètic put UD Barbastro to the sword by a goal to nil. It proved a show of clear confidence in both the talents and maturity of the up-and-coming goalkeeper.

And precisely as much looks set to be reiterated by the Camp Nou brass over the days ahead. As per a report from Diario Sport: “Iker will soon seal his renewal. He ends his contract as a youth player in 2027 and will sign until 2029.”

The prospective two-year extension beyond his current youth deal would firmly cement Rodríguez within the club's long-term goalkeeping plans, as Barcelona continue to lock down their most promising academy products in the midst of a wider squad overhaul.