Barcelona has announced that they will continue their commercial partnership with a sports brand for another five years, bringing the total duration of the agreement to seven years.

The new deal means that Barcelona will be able to continue benefiting from the partnership's benefits, which include access to premium marketing and promotional materials, as well as exposure in key markets worldwide.

"We are delighted to extend our partnership with this leading sports brand," said Barcelona CEO Josep Maria Bartomeu. "This new agreement is a testament to the success of our previous collaboration and we look forward to building on it further."

The agreement also includes increased investment in the development of the club's youth academy, which will help to ensure that Barcelona remains at the forefront of footballing talent.

"Barcelona has always been committed to investing in its future generations of players," added Bartomeu. "We believe that by working closely with our partners, we can continue to develop the next generation of world-class footballers."

The agreement comes after a successful season for Barcelona, which saw them win the La Liga title and reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League.

Overall, the continuation of the partnership with the sports brand is a positive move for Barcelona, and demonstrates the club's commitment to continuing to invest in the future of football.