There is no fire at the lake, but this situation has not gone unnoticed. At the heart of a very long soap opera concerning his future at FC Barcelona, Gavi (19) has been talked about a lot. While he had extended with the Catalan club, the financial difficulties of the Culés had canceled his contract (he had regained his conrat as a reserve team player), making him available at once 0 this summer.
Chelsea, Bayern Munich and even Paris Saint-Germain have tried their luck with the young Spanish talent. In vain. In love and faithful to his heart club, Gavi rejected all these advances, preferring to wait for the economic situation of Barça to improve. Winning bet since Joan Laporta managed to collect sufficient cash to be able to register certain recruits and validate the extensions recorded, including that of number 6.
Gavi, 5th in the middle hierarchy?
However, AS understands that the Gavi case could again make people talk. According to the Spanish daily, the Catalan nugget could only be the fifth choice in midfield. An observation drawn up since the choice of Xavi to start the first day of La Liga on the bench against Getafe. The Barça coach plays with a midfielder and, for the moment, he chooses other men.
Frenkie de Jong and Pedri are untouchable, especially as the Dutchman is one of the team’s vice-captains. Ilkay Gündogan is the flagship rookie of this summer, while the other reinforcement in the middle, Oriol Romeu, is certainly less flashy, but Xavi started him during the preseason and against Getafe. And this Friday, at a press conference, the Catalan coach was full of praise for him.
“I am very satisfied with Ori. He is balanced in defense and he is very skilful on the ground. He is a very mature player, a leader, obsessive in his work. He is an excellent recruit for the club.. The composition of the eleven blaugrana will therefore be closely watched during the reception of Cadiz. Because one thing is certain: Gavi will not be satisfied with this role of fifth substitute midfielder.
