Barcelona veteran confused about Joan Laporta’s statements about a potential January exit

Sergio Busquets’ future has become a point of contention at Barcelona lately. Following the midfielder’s disappointing retirement from the Spanish national team, many believe that the player might want to leave Barça in the upcoming January transfer window.

This came in the midst of Barcelona’s struggles with Financial Fair Play regulations, as it appears the club are in desperate need to reduce their salary budget in order to accommodate new players in January.

However, according to Marcal Llorente, Busquets will not leave Barcelona in January. He is expected to remain at Camp Nou until his contract expires at the end of the season.

The Spanish journalist points out that the veteran midfielder never had the intention to leave Barça in the winter transfer window. He was, in fact, quite puzzled that Joan Laporta said he is leaving next month.

With 696 competitive appearances to his name, Busquets remains one of the most experienced players in the Barcelona camp right now. Although the player has been criticised for his lack of pace and agility at the age of 34, Busquets’ presence and influence cannot be understated.

The former Spanish international offers experience, leadership and composure that often becomes crucial in maintaining an otherwise young Barcelona midfield. His close relationship with Xavi also means that the player has a telepathic understanding of Barcelona’s gameplay.

Therefore, Busquets’ stay until the end of the season could prove to be useful for Barça, in their quest to secure the domestic double come May.

After playing his out his contract at Camp Nou, Busquets is expected to depart and join a Major League Soccer team, with Inter Miami mooted as the likely destination.