Barcelona captain keen to resolve future at the earliest, expecting renewal offer this week

Sergio Busquets’ saga at Barcelona has continued to dominate the chatter around the town over the past six months or go, with many unsure of whether or not the midfielder will continue his spell at Barcelona after the end of the season.

It is no secret that the Barça coaching staff is keen on extending Busquets’ stay at the club beyond the summer. To that end, the club have called for a meeting with agent Josep Maria Orobig in order to sort out the future of the veteran.

This was revealed by the Spanish media at the time Barcelona announced the new deal for Sergi Roberto, a fellow Barcelona captain.

While Barça are yet to lodge a formal offer for Busquets, the player’s future could be sorted out before the Athletic Club game in La Liga later this month, reports Gabriel Sans of Mundo Deportivo.

It appears both parties are keen on fast-track the process, due to their own reasons. Busquets, for one, has agreed to listen to Barça before making his decision. But his suitors have already tabled offers and want him to respond as quickly as possible.

As a result, Busquets has been pushing for a renewal offer from the club and want his future sorted before the international break, which starts later in the month. And the 34-year-old is expecting a renewal offer this week, before the clash against Athletic Club.

Barcelona, meanwhile, want to clarify Busquets’ continuity, knowing his presence or departure from Camp Nou could seriously alter the club’s plans for the summer ahead. Hence, they have summoned his agent, Josep Maria Orobitg, this week although a date has not been set yet.

The Catalans have indeed been searching the market for a long-term replacement for Busquets. But if he remains at the club, one would expect him to put that pursuit on hold, given the club’s ongoing economic crisis.

A lot will be clarified in the lead-up to the March 12 encounter against Athletic Club, where a win for the Blaugrana can help them further extend their lead at the top of the league table.