Real Betis officially announced on Wednesday that it has renewed its contract with Catalan central defender Marc Bartra. His contract was automatically extended to 2026 due to relevant clauses, and then the two sides renewed it on this basis until June 30, 2027.

Marc Bartra, 34, came from La Masia and made his debut for the first team in La Liga on February 14, 2010. He played for Real Betis for 6 and a half seasons at different stages of his career, during which he made 179 appearances, scored 10 goals and provided 2 assists, and won 1 Copa del Rey title with the team.

Bartra also played for Dortmund and Trabzonspor, during which time he played in 11 Champions League games, 6 Europa League games, 2 UEFA Cup games, 31 Bundesliga games and 29 Turkish Super League games, and won 1 German Cup with the team.

After completing the contract extension, Bartra said: "From all aspects, I am in a very good stage. At Betis, my professional career and personal growth complement each other. At the same time, the club has continued to develop during my time. It is this mutual achievement that makes me love Betis more and cherish the people here more. Based on the values we share - humility and struggle, I have a strong sense of belonging to Betis, which is the foundation of the club's greatness. "

Real Betis is in excellent form this season. After 32 rounds, they are ranked 6th in La Liga with 14 wins, 9 draws and 9 losses and 51 points. They will also face Fiorentina on May 1st to compete for the qualification for the UEFA Cup final. Bartra said: "At the beginning of the season, we embarked on the journey with a dream, and now the dream has become a reality. We have come to this day with unremitting efforts. I can really feel that every teammate is working hard for the team, without self or selfishness. When the most talented and the most hardworking people unite, the cohesion generated is amazing. We are hungry for more, and this ambition is crucial."

"We have been treating every game like a final for months. We always have a sense of urgency to win the next game. That's why we were very competitive in the derby and against Barcelona. Now that the season is coming to an end, we have achieved our goals. Although the challenges are getting more difficult, our passion is also growing."