Following the return to the 1:1 ‘truthful play’ regulation, and after making certain Ronald Araújo’s continued presence by addressing his new contract as a Barcelona participant, the membership sporting director Deco has shifted its focus to different necessary issues.
The subject of bringing in a brand new participant earlier than the January switch window closes stays on the agenda, with Marcus Rashford being a key goal.
Nonetheless, in accordance with Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona are keen to handle the contract renewal of two key gamers – Pedri and Gavi – as a precedence earlier than considering of coming into the market.
Pedri and Gavi’s present contracts run till 2026, and Barça have been in negotiations over a renewal for a while. The membership considers each midfielders to be cornerstone gamers for the long run and want to hand them improved contracts.
Barcelona’s goal is to finalise these renewals inside January. That is the membership’s high precedence, even earlier than exploring potential transfers in the course of the winter market.
Pedri’s scenario
The renewal of Pedri is taken into account 95% full. The brand new deal would prolong for 5 years, till 2030.
The 22-year-old’s consultant, Hector Peris, met with Deco in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in the course of the Spanish Tremendous Cup to advance negotiations.
Barcelona working to resume each Pedri and Gavi. (Picture by David Ramos/Getty Photographs)
A remaining assembly is anticipated to iron out the remaining particulars and alternate paperwork earlier than signing the settlement that may hold Pedri, again to his finest this season, on the membership for a very long time.
What about Gavi?
Gavi’s renewal can be progressing properly. The membership’s intention is to supply him a brand new contract equal to Pedri’s, as each gamers are seen as equally very important to Barcelona’s future.
Whereas the 20-year-old’s representatives have maintained discretion and avoided commenting on negotiations, the membership stay optimistic because of the participant and his agent’s dedication to staying.
Negotiations for Gavi’s extension started throughout his harm restoration. Each Deco and the membership’s sporting management have unwavering confidence within the La Masia graduate and examine him as a pivotal determine within the crew’s long-term plans.
As such, Barcelona are working to finalise these agreements in January, even earlier than coming into the switch market.