Jordi Alba: Barcelona were favourites against AS Roma and we know what happened Champions League Full-back delighted to sign new deal

Jordi Alba is enjoying another magnificent season for Barcelona and has been rewarded with a bumper contract that will keep him at the club until 2024.

The 30-year-old was in fine spirits as he put pen-to-paper on his contract, which contains a 500-million-euro release clause.

Speaking to the reporters gathered for the presentation of his new deal, Alba expressed his delight at the extension.

"I am very grateful to the club and the board because it is a very emotional and special moment for me," he said.

"With this contract I will remain a further five years at home which, added to my eight years at the academy, will make it 20 years at the club.

"I hope we will have plenty more success," he stated.

Alba spoke of the team's upcoming Champions League round of 16 second leg against Lyon, where he warned of over confidence based on last year's which saw Barcelona crash after having held a 4-1 advantage from the first match.

"We were favourites against AS Roma (last season) and we know what happened.

"We must show character," said the full-back.

The former Valencia defender also mentioned his excellent relationship with the squad, particularly with Leo Messi with whom he shares a symbiotic partnership on the pitch.

"I hope he stays for the time that I am here, and that he stays here for many years," Alba stated.

"Anyone can have a great understanding with him. I've grown up with him and with the rest.

"They are all great friends," the Spaniard highlighted.