Luis Suarez: Barcelona contract talks at "really advanced" stage

Luis Suarez celebrates scoring during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Espanyol on May 8, 2016
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Barcelona striker Luis Suarez says that discussions over a new deal at Camp Nou are "on the right path", with an announcement seemingly close to being made.

Luis Suarez has revealed that talks over a new long-term deal at Barcelona are at an "advanced stage", a day after admitting that he intends to finish his career at Camp Nou.

The Uruguay international, a £75m arrival from Liverpool in 2014, has had a big impact at the Catalan club by hitting 62 goals in 70 La Liga appearances so far.

Having tied down versatile midfielder Javier Mascherano and superstar forward Neymar to fresh terms this week, Barca are now hoping to do likewise with another member of their fabled attacking trio.

"They are handling the renewal," Suarez told Sport 890. "It's really advanced and I can say it's on the right path. Both sides are in agreement and we're talking about a long deal."

Suarez was this week awarded his second Golden Shoe, having led the scoring charts across Europe's top divisions last season.

Barcelona forward Neymar in action during his side's La Liga clash with Deportivo La Coruna at the Camp Nou on October 15, 2016
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