Krkic delighted with new Barcelona deal

Krkic signed on Monday a new contract that will keep him at Barcelona until the summer of 2015.

He told Sport: “I’m very happy for the peace of mind that this contract gives me. All I want is to enjoy the option of growing at the club of my life.

“What really matters is what happens on the playing field, but for the club to allow me to sign a contract for so many years shows that they have confidence in me.

“I hope things will improve, so that I can continue to demonstrate that I can be at this club and I am valid for the team.”