Barcelona have announced that Jose Manuel Pinto has signed a new contract with the club.
The 36-year-old goalkeeper has only made 11 Primera Division appearances for the Catalans since initially arriving on loan from Celta Vigo in January 2008, but he was delighted to put pen to paper on a deal which will keep him at Camp Nou until June 30, 2013.
It s great to continue with this club, Pinto told Barcelona s official website. For me, it s the best present.
I (only) came for six months and I ve had a great time. Personally, I’ve found myself in a dressing room which I like very much.
It s a very special moment for me that myself and my family are enjoying.
Pinto s most recent start for Barca came against Real Madrid in last week s Copa del Rey clash at the Santiago Bernabeu.