As their finances continue to create problems for them, the future of several players at FC Barcelona is highly uncertain at the moment. The Catalans will have to sell more than one player this summer not only to sign new players but also to make sure they retain their current important players.
In such a context, one player whose future is subject to a high degree of uncertainty is the Barcelona captain, Sergi Roberto. His current contract ends this summer, and the club was pondering whether to renew him or let him leave after this season.
However, according to the latest update on this matter provided by Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona have already decided to offer him a new contract, and have already communicated this to the player himself. Negotiations for this new contract will begin in the coming weeks.
One of the most important factor that led the club to decide in favour of his renewal was the recommendation of Xavi, who suggested the Catalans to renew Roberto for another season both in public and in his internal meetings with the club officials.
But beyond Xavi’s advice, Barcelona are also highly satisfied with Roberto’s performances, especially in some important matches against Napoli, Almeria, and Las Palmas. He has scored three goals and given two assists in seventeen games this season.
They also positively see his involvement in the locker-room, and value the way he has taken the responsibilities of being the team’s captain.
Sergi Roberto had already adjusted his salary to ensure he is not being too big a burden on the club’s finances in his last contract renewal. This time, the Catalans will again offer him one year’s contract with the same salary, but there will be some other conditions as well.
Roberto himself is also attracted by the idea of playing in the MLS with his old teammates like Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Sergio Busquets. However, he understands he still has some years to keep playing in Europe, and has several times shown his intention to remain at Barcelona.
