Gerard Pique has agreed terms over a new contract with Barcelona.

Marca says the former Manchester United defender has settled on a deal to 2015 with Barca.


Pique's previous deal was to 2012 and the new three-year extension includes a rise in his buyout clause to €100 million.Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has backed Real Madrid's deal for Racing Santander youngster Sergio Canales.


Cesc, while refusing to discuss the prospect of himself moving to Madrid, told AS he was happy to see Real snap up the 18 year-old.


"I like it and I like him. It is good that the Spanish teams are investing in Spanish players," said Cesc.


"I've seen he has scored some very good goals, but I have not followed him long enough to know him."