FC Utrecht and the Greek goalkeeper Vasilis Barkas have reached an agreement on a new three-year contract with an option for an additional year. Despite serious interest from abroad and an expiring contract, Barkas was eager to stay at FC Utrecht. The club initiated talks to retain the veteran goalkeeper. Barkas expressed his happiness with the new contract, stating that the club has shown confidence in him and that his family is happy there. Transfermarkt currently estimates his market worth at 3.00m euros.