Bonmati close to agreeing new deal with Barcelona

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Image caption, Aitana Bonmati opened the scoring as Barcelona beat Lyon in this year's Women's Champions League final
  • Author, Emma Sanders
  • Role, 91热爆 Sport senior women's football reporter

Spain international Aitana Bonmati is close to agreeing a new contract with Barcelona to extend her stay beyond 2025.

The current Ballon d鈥橭r holder has reportedly attracted interest from some of Europe鈥檚 biggest clubs, including Women鈥檚 Super League champions Chelsea.

The 26-year-old midfielder has made over 150 appearances for the Catalan club after graduating from their academy.

Talks have been ongoing for several months, with both parties always hopeful of agreeing a new deal which could see her become the world鈥檚 highest paid female player.

Earlier this week, Bonmati was confirmed as a nominee for this year鈥檚 Ballon d鈥橭r award and she is a strong favourite to retain her crown, having helped Barcelona win a third Women鈥檚 Champions League title.

She scored in the final as Barcelona beat Lyon 2-0 and was named player of the tournament a few weeks after her side had also won a fifth successive league title.