With the managerial situation at Barcelona now decided, with Xavi Hernandez staying on for another 12 months, attention now turns back to the players’ situation. One who has been linked with a summer departure is Sergi Roberto, whose contract expires at the end of the season.
In recent weeks, it has looked more likely that Roberto will stay, with Barcelona prepared to enter into contract negotiations with their club captain. Xavi Hernandez certainly wants him to sign on for another season, as per MD.
“I want him to renew, but it’s up to him. He knows my stance. He can help us a lot. Hopefully he will renew.”
Xavi was speaking at his pre-match press conference ahead of Monday’s hosting of Valencia at the Estadi Olimpic. The 44-year-old expects a difficult match, and has rubbished claims that Barcelona’s season is over after the defeats to Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid.
“Our goal is to finish second and qualify for the Super Cup. Valencia are a very good opponent, and they’ve had an extraordinary LaLiga season. They have a lot of speed up front, with great transition and counter-attacking.
“We want to finish the season with good feelings, and with the enthusiasm and strength to prepare for the next season as well.”
islamsadiq
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For Roberto to renew wouldn't be a bad deal if he decline his salary margin by abig percentage
Bapcdkorz
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Barcelona players these days don't see winning as a must and also as hard work. They play without urgency and without winning mentality
Fewilmnru
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The most useless team ever
cos you don't have sense,that is why he is keeping Roberto
sobiklnru
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Do u guys know football at all he doesn’t have to play every match have u watch how his been used and the maturity he brings to the team can’t u see what is happening in Chelsea full of new and young players no focus at all
yebcprsu
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Xavi is so stupid. why will you keep Roberto?
modeinoptu
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The most useless team ever
Hritangshu93
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For God's sake..... don't renew Sergi anymore.....he is not at his topmost level anymore
Heebcdntu
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The fact is after xavi and iniesta were out. Barcelona were signing lazy players. Our Academy players are quite hardworking.
Kshitijp22
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focus on kvicha from Napoli he's good
Rikbiklmu
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Did he play 10 games for barca? Explain it to us Mr 360°.
cunbinpsu
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But you will not tell the Board to renew your best defender Araugo, Mr U-turn tell what Robert is offering
Eazidolla
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everybody learn from mistakes! Barcelona just need a top class players like kimmich ,rafeal leao ,and a center back the we can sign Cancelo permanently we just have to do that visca El Barca 🙌❤️💙
Mupadimrtz
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Release him, he’s really of no use in Barca squad 🚮🚮
Tosbeorz
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this xavi will kill Barcelona he is their all problem