FC Barcelona used social media and an email sent to the press to announce its new sponsorship deal with Nike which is believed to be the highest-paid in soccer.

Barcelona have issued a statement to confirm a new kit deal with Nike is now finally official. The lucrative new contract has been in the works for some time now but has finally been signed, sealed and delivered.

LaLiga giants Barcelona have announced a new multi-year agreement with kit supplier Nike which will help to further alleviate their financial problems.