Barcelona contact 28-year-old ace to debate contract, progress slowed down because of harm

There isn’t any nonetheless clear timeline for the return of Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen who has been sidelined since August with an harm.

Reviews earlier this week advised that the Danish centre-half could possibly be again in coaching subsequent month, which might imply he could possibly be again in motion in January.

Contract talks initiated

Within the meantime, SPORT experiences that Barcelona, by means of director Deco, have initiated early discussions a couple of doable contract renewal for Andreas Christensen.

The 28-year-old’s present deal expires in the summertime of 2026 and Barça are eager to keep away from the prospect of letting vital gamers enter the ultimate 12 months of their respective contracts.

Christensen’s contract expires in 2026. (Picture by Eric Alonso/Getty Photographs)

As such, the renewals of Pedri, Gavi, Ronald Araujo, and Frenkie de Jong are already being labored upon, together with that of Inaki Pena.

Now, contacts have been made with Christensen a couple of doable extension, though there has not been a lot progress on the matter owing to him being out of motion because of harm.

The previous Chelsea ace has a battle on his fingers to reclaim his spot within the beginning XI provided that Pau Cubarsi and Inigo Martinez have each been distinctive to date this season.

Moreover, Araujo is anticipated to return earlier than Christensen and also will push for a beginning berth, which means the latter can have a tricky time breaking into Hansi Flick’s staff.

Whereas he can be an choice for the defensive pivot place, the emergence of Marc Casado and the presence of gamers like Frenkie de Jong and Eric Garcia might have an effect on his game-time in that position as properly.

Whether or not that influences his determination a couple of new contract will likely be fascinating to see.