Barcelona defender very clear about his future amidst exit hypothesis – ‘Sure, after all’

Andreas Christensen has endured a tough season to date at FC Barcelona, having been sidelined since August resulting from an ankle harm.

Having opted for conservative therapy initially, the 28-year-old Danish worldwide not too long ago underwent surgical procedure and his return to motion continues to be a way away.

Amidst all this, there was some hypothesis about his future as reviews prompt that supervisor Hansi Flick now not sees Christensen as part of his plans at Barça.

As such, it was claimed that Barcelona will look to promote the previous Chelsea man, whose contract expires in 2026.

Christensen clarifies future scenario

Nevertheless, talking in an interview with TV Sport 2 (h/t SPORT), Christensen has made it abundantly clear that he intends to remain at Barcelona and isn’t fascinated with an exit regardless of the rumours and speculations.

“You’ll be able to’t do something however smile once you hear about it,” defined Christensen, speaking about these reviews.

“I can solely speak in regards to the conversations I’ve had with the membership and to date they’ve solely advised me to recuperate effectively and that they’re wanting ahead to my return,” he additional remarked.

No plans to depart. (Picture by Eric Alonso/Getty Pictures)

“If I’ll keep at Barcelona? Sure, after all,” added Christensen, who at 28 is below contract till June 2026.

On competitors for locations

Christensen, as soon as he returns, will discover it onerous to regain his place within the beginning XI on condition that the tandem of Inigo Martinez and Pau Cubarsi has carried out extraordinarily effectively whereas Ronald Araujo can be on the verge of constructing a comeback.

“I strategy it with the perspective that it will likely be tough. They’ve executed extremely effectively and it’s as much as me to beat them. The last word purpose is to return again and play as many video games as attainable, however it will likely be tough,” he admitted.

The Danish worldwide also can play as a defensive midfielder, a place that Xavi Hernandez used him in final season.

Though he has not had the possibility to play on this position below Hansi Flick – having solely performed 26 minutes within the first La Liga match in opposition to Valencia at Mestalla (1-2) – he believes he might be a very good different to Marc Casado on this place.

“I haven’t spoken to him (Flick) about tactical issues for some time, however I performed six video games in pre-season. It might effectively be an possibility; however I believe I’ll primarily play as a central defender. That’s additionally the place I favor to play,” he mentioned.