Ladapo laps up new contract

Ladapo laps up new contract

Published Jun. 11, 2013 3:15 p.m. ET

Barcelona forward Pedro has reiterated his desire to stay at the club for the foreseeable future.

The 25-year-old Spain international played 40 times for Barca in all competitions last season, scoring seven goals.

However, he may see his opportunities limited at Camp Nou next campaign following the arrival of Brazilian superstar Neymar from Santos.

Pedro, who has been at Barca since the age of 17, has always indicated he is happy to stay at the club.

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Speaking at a press conference in Brazil ahead of Spain's Confederations Cup opener with Uruguay on Sunday, Pedro again said of his future: "There is nothing at the moment, I am calm.

"I trust this club, my team-mates and I hope to stay for a long time."

When quizzed on his new club mate Neymar, who he could also face at the Confederations Cup, he added: "[Neymar] is one of the best players in the world nowadays and as I have always said, the best deserve to be at Barcelona.

"It will be a pleasure to have him with us and I hope he can show all of his talent."

The 20-year-old signed his first professional deal last summer having impressed for the U's reserve and youth sides.

Ladapo went on to make four substitute appearances last season and is keen to add to that tally and play a bigger role for Colchester next term.

"It's great to have signed a new deal and I can't wait to get started again," he told the club's official website.

"I've wanted to play first-team football since I was a little kid so it was fantastic to make my debut and get on for a few matches.

"It was a big step for me in my career - I want to take further steps this season by starting for the first team and seeing if I can become a regular in the side."

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