Barcelona captain committed to the club, but open to a future move to the MLS

FC Barcelona take great pride in their homegrown players, with deep-rooted values of the club instilled in them.

One of the players who encapsulates the heritage of La Masia is Sergi Roberto, who may not be the first name on the starting XI but has proven to be a vital member of the squad for various reasons.

Roberto focused on Barcelona

Roberto arrives from humble beginnings, having joined the Catalans at a very young age. Years later, he is still a part of the team dynamics, aspiring to continue leaving his mark at the club.

Now, according to SPORT, Roberto is focused on the Barcelona project and does not contemplate leaving this summer, amidst interest from Saudi Arabia.

Indeed, Roberto reportedly rejected a lucrative proposal from Saudi Arabia, which is indicative of the Spaniard’s love for the Blaugrana crest.

After being promoted to first captain of the team, the 31-year-old understands he has a role to play on and off the pitch and wishes to enjoy his time at the club.

The Spaniard’s versatility on the pitch, paired with his presence in the dressing room, has been one of the driving factors behind his continuation at Barcelona and why Xavi wishes to have him around.

Hence, after signing a one-year extension with the possibility of a second, he will play for FC Barcelona this season.

Roberto considers the USA a viable future destination

For now, both Barcelona and Roberto are content with each other. The player has accepted low salary terms and does not complain about irregular playing time.

As such, his future in Catalonia is currently not in jeopardy.

However, as the closing act of his career, the Spanish international has entertained the possibility of playing in the MLS, much like his former teammates Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, and Lionel Messi.

The environment of the USA appeals to the player and his family.

Consequently, once the player can no longer play at Barça, he will most likely end up settling in the USA, implying that his spell in Europe will only be with his boyhood club.