Gavi furious over PSG links, Xavi assures him a regular role – report

It is indeed fascinating that Barcelona’s most important leaders on the field are no longer veterans.

The Catalans’ new generation is headlined by Ronald Araujo, Frenkie de Jong, Pedri and Gavi, and the recently announced list of captains highlights the same.

Of the young core, Gavi is the one with the most limelight on the field. The Spanish midfielder makes his presence known, either through his quality or his passion for the crest.

According to reports from Mundo Deportivo, the 19-year-old was furious with the reports that the club had offered him in a swap deal for Mbappe.

Barcelona deny any such development and maintain complete faith in the youngster. In fact, Xavi assured the midfielder that he will be an important player this season recently.

A fabricated report?

Kylian Mbappe has turned into PSG’s worst nightmare this summer.

The player is in the final year of his contract in France and threatens to leave for Real Madrid on a free transfer next summer, but the Parisiens, however, are strictly against such a move.

They are desperate to sell him this summer, but there appears to be no movement from either the player or Real Madrid.

Many outlets thus believe that the club intentionally fabricated rumours of Barcelona’s interest in Mbappe to pressurise the Merengues into making a bid.

Interestingly, only French media outlets relayed the story of Barcelona offering Gavi and Dembele for the World Cup winner.

Gavi will return for the Joan Gamper match

The teenage sensation was one of Barcelona’s most heavily used players last season, and the fatigue appears to be hitting him now.

Gavi did not play a single minute in the team’s preseason tour to the USA. The club covered up his absence by citing a back injury, but it appears to be linked to his endless minutes last season.

Nevertheless, the youngster is expected to be back in action for the game against Tottenham Hotspur later this month when he will link up with Ilkay Gundogan for the first time.