Aitana Bonmatí, one of the best players in women’s football, has signed a new contract with Barcelona that keeps her at the club until 2028. This new deal is very special because it makes her the highest-paid female football player in the world. Even though Chelsea wanted her to join their team, Bonmatí decided to stay with Barcelona.
Barcelona is very happy about Bonmatí’s decision. They said, “The best player in the world is staying with us. With her staying until 2028, she has plenty of time to win more trophies and help Barcelona stay at the top of women’s football.”
Aitana Bonmatí, who is 26 years old, has played 275 games for Barcelona and scored 96 goals. She has helped Barcelona win five Liga F titles in a row, which shows how strong the team has become. Bonmatí was also named player of the match in the 2021 Champions League final, where Barcelona beat Chelsea for the first time. She has since won two more Champions League titles in 2023 and 2024, and she scored a goal in the final against Lyon.
Bonmatí has also been very successful with the Spain national team. She was a key player in Spain’s win at the 2023 Women’s World Cup, where she earned the award for the best player of the tournament. She scored three goals and made two assists during the World Cup held in Australia and New Zealand. Bonmatí has played 65 games for Spain.
Bonmatí was recently nominated for the 2024 Ballon d’Or award, along with some of her Barcelona teammates. Her new contract comes after Alexia Putellas, another star player, extended her contract with Barcelona in May. Putellas will stay with the club until 2026, with a possibility of a third year.