Barcelona president Joan Laporta has revealed that teen prodigy Pablo Gavi is yet to sign a new contract with the club.
Laporta had indicated earlier this summer that one of the club's priorities was to tie Gavi down to a new contract. The youngster impressed with his displays for the Blaugrana last season and even went on to become a full-time Spain international.
However, Gavi, whose current deal at the Spotify Camp Nou expires next summer, is yet to sign a new deal with the club. Laporta recently expressed his displeasure with the situation and said (as quoted by The Anfield Watch on Twitter):
“Gavi's agent has the new contract proposal on the table for a long time but he has not accepted yet. We don't understand. I don't like the situation. I encourage them to accept it as soon as possible.”
The Barcelona president's statement comes almost immediately after reports revealed that Gavi was courted by as many as six clubs this summer. As per 90min (via Barca Universal), the likes of Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City, Juventus and Manchester United made offers for the 18-year-old.
However, Gavi reportedly rejected all of those offers and is keen to succeed with the Catalans. The Spaniard has started all four of the club's La Liga matches this term, though he is yet to register a goal or assist.
He made 47 appearances across all competitions for the first team last season, scoring once and assisting six goals.
Barcelona have got into their groove in recent weeks
A busy summer, which also saw Barcelona sign two players on deadline day, meant expectations were high for the team heading into the new season.
However, Xavi Hernandez's men looked toothless in attack during their La Liga opener against Rayo Vallecano, which ended 0-0. They have since found some form and have recorded three victories on the bounce.
The Blaugrana thrashed Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Anoeta before beating Real Valladolid 4-0 at the Nou Camp. Xavi's side built on the momentum from those two results to beat Sevilla 3-0 away from home in their most recent league encounter.
They have now picked up 10 points from four matches to sit second in the La Liga standings, only behind reigning champions and arch-rivals Real Madrid. Los Blancos have won all four of their matches so far.
Next up, Barcelona will take on Viktoria Plzen in their first UEFA Champions League match of the season on Wednesday, September 7.
Willhen
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Liverpool won nothing as well
are u stupe or what? Liverpool won FA Cup and Carabao Cup. ur Barcelona won nothing, literally
FALANBUMA
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last season Laliga is Real Madrid no Barcelona name on it
Liverpool won nothing as well
FALANBUMA
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last season Laliga is Real Madrid no Barcelona name on it
At least we don't lose to Napoli
Willhen
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We won La Liga
last season Laliga is Real Madrid no Barcelona name on it
FALANBUMA
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thats true but Barca still won nothing
We won La Liga
Willhen
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Laporta can do anything. You guys say we are broke, he signed Lewa, Raphinha, Kounde, Kessie, Christensen, Torre, Alonso, Bellerin... You guys say we can't register them, he registered every single one of them. You guys say that Dembele will leave, he renewed him. Tell me what he can't do. 😅😂🤣
thats true but Barca still won nothing
Kunkunmaster
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I agree but he too young to be thinking of money right now
He’s at his prime bro and he’s a midfielder so how long did you think he will play well consistently I like his idea at last minute they will raise the bid Mpape and more started collecting huge money at their prime, bro football have change ooooo play well and also pursue the money
Liaabcmopy
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Be patient your time is coming, Gavi be smart.
Jozimnotuy
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Others are finding it hard to get game time while this boy is being elevated by the club, yet still he's paying back early high demand. This lad is a very good player but the club has to be mindful so as not to get back into deeper financial crisis only because he's seen as a future star. Hope he shows appreciation by signing .
Hasabikptu
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let him leave if doesn't want to be at Barca we don't care because we still have de jong,kessie,Torre and pedri who are better than him just let him leave what more Messi (our king) left for PSG but Gavi who has even no any 🏆 trophy with Barca or his nation, Spain. He is nothing!!
Thanks my man. Glad to see a Chelsea fan that is also Barca fan, l wish l have your number, l would have given a call...lol
Bodabekpst
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As the president of the team, he should have said, instead, that: "Though I don't what's going on and really don't like the situation, I believe that they will accept our offer, soon or later.." That sounds much better than saying, "they MUST accept the offer quickly...!" That's arrogant. Probably the reason why Gavi is giving it a thought. 👀👀😬👀👀
Pep202
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you mean being loaned every season is the new mean of "doing good? "
you know he wasn't loaned to PSV right? It's a free transfer. And he's performing well there
nepemnrs
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I love this
Real fan bro ❤️☘️💪🏿🙌🏿
Vitcdelsuy
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Think the best for us
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I love this
Vitcdelsuy
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Xavi Hernandez is the cause of the problem. He over featured him in matches making the little dude (gavi) to think he is the most important player or even the best player in Barcelona. Is he up to de Jong's level talk more of being a better player ahead of de jong? Xavi should do what is right and what is best for the club. Frenkie should be a starter. He should always starts ahead of Gavi.
JustineEtuk
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It’s not always going to be what the club wants but also what the player wants. Player have a short career and have to make the most of it both business wise and on the football pitch. If the deal tabled was okay for Gavi, he would have signed on the dotted lines a long time ago
If I was an agent, my client needs will come first. I would always find the best possible deal for my client. Ignoring what the club wants and the sentiments of the fans... Because when a player retires, it’s all over. Fans and clubs alike adores players when they deliver and wave bye bye immediately they fail to deliver...so players should only play for clubs that are ready to open the Check book and pay up. Especially when they’re a special talent like Gavi
nepemnrs
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Think the best for us
JustineEtuk
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It’s not always going to be what the club wants but also what the player wants. Player have a short career and have to make the most of it both business wise and on the football pitch. If the deal tabled was okay for Gavi, he would have signed on the dotted lines a long time ago
nepemnrs
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I know this will happen because the way xavi is playing Gavi he will see him self as the key player of the team Let Xavi not to play a Spanish fixture for us play a team fixture De Jong is better then Gavi
Zingzong
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if he don't want to wear barca shirt and play for barca let him leave
makakmp
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let him go... don't force him at the end we will regret. Gavi don't have heart for the team. we sacrifice to bench de jong and put him. de jong has heart fo the team
LKD
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Gavi's agent should do the needful 🙄 Gavi goes nowhere 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣
lutbclpz
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He wants to go to club that pays their employees wages. Can you really blame him?
united weh poor you
Jioacdmoty
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tbh Xavi Simons is doing pretty well lately
you mean being loaned every season is the new mean of "doing good? "
daaabdikmo
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Gavin is going nowhere
Azyabo67
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He ll sign
Ishwardip_Kalsi
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Barca has become worse after Messi left it
i know only one Barcelona and they are doing good
Ndukuzemp1
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Barca has become worse after Messi left it
You're clearly watching a different Barca from all of us
habcelnor
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Barca has become worse after Messi left it
Pep202
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I’m sure if he leaves hill end up his career like moribo and xavi Simeon
tbh Xavi Simons is doing pretty well lately
Seyiwise222
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My boi will sign
ReadeWon
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ask moriba he will surely advice you to stay
nedbckmru
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let him leave
FALANBUMA
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Gavi gonna leave Barcelona True fact
Laporta can do anything. You guys say we are broke, he signed Lewa, Raphinha, Kounde, Kessie, Christensen, Torre, Alonso, Bellerin... You guys say we can't register them, he registered every single one of them. You guys say that Dembele will leave, he renewed him. Tell me what he can't do. 😅😂🤣
Marcel0147
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Pay him d money u owe him first bfor offering new contract
Look who is talking
FALANBUMA
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Gavi gonna leave Barcelona True fact
Hater 😒
AndreSmart
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Pay him d money u owe him first bfor offering new contract
if U don't have anything useful to say, don't comment.
AndreSmart
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No maybe the salary is bad don’t be selfish he rejected everyone but still did not sign new contract. Laporta na bad man he’s giving small money to the poor boy
nah it ain't bad, go check what he's earning plus this is probably a better contract
Ridwanibrahim
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I’m sure if he leaves hill end up his career like moribo and xavi Simeon
I agree with the
Nawaclopu
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I’m sure if he leaves hill end up his career like moribo and xavi Simeon
ClemJay
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Dude will like insist on a bumper deal
F412UL
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sign a new contract with salary cuts?
Willhen
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I will blame xavi for this saga of Gavi all around because Xavi is the one giving him time of playing, because i never see anything special in guy nothing
yes. just let him go then
Willhen
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Gavi gonna leave Barcelona True fact
Yanbmouz
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let him leave if doesn't want to be at Barca we don't care because we still have de jong,kessie,Torre and pedri who are better than him just let him leave what more Messi (our king) left for PSG but Gavi who has even no any 🏆 trophy with Barca or his nation, Spain. He is nothing!!
Luacioptu
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It’s time someone shows laporta the finger to his face … which laporta desperately deserves
wiobcmopsz
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Come to Liverpool
Beautifulboy
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Gavi sign.
Hemeilnt
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what have u been taking bro
soj4u2luv
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I will blame xavi for this saga of Gavi all around because Xavi is the one giving him time of playing, because i never see anything special in guy nothing
you must be very high bro😀