Roberto’s contract will expire at the end of the season.
Barcelona manager Xavi wants to rebuild his squad for the remainder of the season. He is aware of the financial conditions at Camp Nou. He wants Sergi Roberto to be given a new contract.
The Catalan giants had a decent season in La Liga but they are still behind Real Madrid and Girona in the title race. They have picked up back-to-back wins against Almeria and Las Palmas.
Sergi Roberto has been a bit-part player this season. The 31-year-old was picked in Xavi’s squad due to injuries for Gavi and Pedri. The Veteran scored a brace in a 3-2 victory against Almeria.
Roberto’s contract will expire at the end of the season. Xavi wants him to be given a new contract.
🚨🔵🔴 Xavi on Sergi Roberto’s contract due to expire in June 2024: “I want Sergi to stay and sign new deal”.
“I already told the club my idea about Sergi. He knows what Barça is… What he represents. He is a very criticised player, but he always gives his best”. pic.twitter.com/w67vgxewag
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 6, 2024
Barca man spoke to the media (via Sport) ahead of the Copa del Rey clash, “I would recommend to the club that they renew Sergi Roberto. You already know that. He’s important, he can play in a lot of positions.
“You have to explain very little to him. He knows what Barcelona is, what it represents. He’s a much-criticised footballer, but he always gives his best. I’m delighted with him.”
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