Barcelona will have to navigate a fair few problems this summer, including looking for a new manager. However, that is just the tip of the iceberg, as the main concerns lie in the transfer window.
Due to the ongoing financial distress at the club, Barcelona will be unable to spend money once again to fill in the gaps in the squad, such as the holding midfield position, which has been crying out for a long-term quality replacement after Sergio Busquets’ exit.
Xavi tried using Oriol Romeu in that role, but after a decent early run, it became clear that the Spaniard could not fill in the big boots.
Since then, Ilkay Gundogan, Frenkie de Jong, and Andreas Christensen have all filled in the role to varying success.
But most recently, in light of injuries to de Jong and Pedri, Barcelona’s captain Sergi Roberto has also sparingly filled in the role, and not done half bad. And it seems his performances are set to be rewarded.
According to a report from MARCA, Barcelona are set to send a contract extension offer to Roberto soon. Conversations with his agent are already underway, and the parties are optimistic.
Due to the ongoing financial distress at the club, Barcelona will be unable to spend money once again to fill in the gaps in the squad, such as the holding midfield position, which has been crying out for a long-term quality replacement after Sergio Busquets’ exit.
Xavi tried using Oriol Romeu in that role, but after a decent early run, it became clear that the Spaniard could not fill in the big boots.
Since then, Ilkay Gundogan, Frenkie de Jong, and Andreas Christensen have all filled in the role to varying success.
But most recently, in light of injuries to de Jong and Pedri, Barcelona’s captain Sergi Roberto has also sparingly filled in the role, and not done half bad. And it seems his performances are set to be rewarded.
According to a report from MARCA, Barcelona are set to send a contract extension offer to Roberto soon. Conversations with his agent are already underway, and the parties are optimistic.
He had publicly demanded the extension of the Spaniard last season, as well, and the club obliged.
Roberto’s importance in the team reduced significantly following Joao Cancelo and Ilkay Gundogan’s signing. He has played 17 games this season, with one man-of-the-match performance – against Almeria, where he scored a brace.
