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Spartak Moscow extends Ezequiel Barco contract until 2030
In short
Spartak Moscow has signed a new contract with Argentine midfielder Ezequiel Barco, the club's press service said. Kommersant and RBC reported the agreement runs until 2030. Barco, 27, joined the club in the summer of 2024 and has 23 goals and 19 assists in 79 matches for Spartak, according to Kommersant.
Why it matters
The deal keeps Spartak's main attacking organiser at the club through 2030, which Kommersant described as preserving the player through whom the team builds its attacks. The announcement comes with Spartak fourth in the Russian Premier League after nine rounds, level on points with Dynamo and CSKA Moscow. The documents identify no wider consequences beyond the club's squad planning.
Key facts
- Spartak Moscow signed a new contract with Argentine midfielder Ezequiel Barco, the club's press service said. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ]
- The agreement runs until 2030, according to Kommersant and RBC. [ 3 , 4 ]
- Barco, 27, has one goal and one assist in five Russian Premier League matches this season, Kommersant reported. [ 3 ]
- Last season he made 29 league appearances with eight goals and seven assists, according to Kommersant. [ 3 ]
- Over his Spartak career he has 79 matches, 23 goals and 19 assists, Kommersant reported. [ 3 ]
- Barco joined Spartak in the summer of 2024 after playing for River Plate and MLS side Atlanta United, Kommersant reported. [ 3 ]
- Spartak is fourth in the Russian Premier League after nine rounds with 19 points, Kommersant reported. [ 3 ]
Confirmed by several sources
Still unclear
- Whether the deal is an extension of Barco's existing contract or a newly signed agreement. TASS, RIA Novosti, RBC and Interfax describe it as an extension, while Kommersant says the club signed a new contract with the player.
- The financial terms of the contract, including salary or signing figures. No document states any financial details.
- RBC's description of Barco as one of the team's best scorers over the past two seasons and as a contributor to the Russian Cup win. This appears only in RBC's feed summary and is not carried by the other outlets.
What local media are saying
Official sourcesState news agencies TASS and RIA Novosti carried short headline items reporting that Spartak had extended Barco's contract, with no details on terms or the player's record.
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Business mediaBusiness outlets gave the substance: Kommersant reported the deal runs to 2030 and added Barco's season and career statistics, his move from River Plate and Atlanta United, and Spartak's league position; RBC noted his scoring record and the Russian Cup win; Interfax reported only that a new agreement was signed.
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Timeline, local time
- TASS reports that Barco has extended his contract with Spartak Moscow. [ 1 ]
- RIA Novosti reports the contract extension. [ 2 ]
- Kommersant reports the new deal runs until 2030 and publishes Barco's statistics and career background. [ 3 ]
- RBC reports the extension to 2030 and Barco's record at the club. [ 4 ]
- Interfax reports that Spartak signed a new agreement with Barco, citing the club's press service. [ 5 ]