Barcelona yet to receive a reply from midfielder after submitting contract offer

Last month, Barcelona reportedly tabled a contract offer for club captain Sergio Busquets in order to keep him at the club for at least one more season.

However, according to Mundo Deportivo, the veteran midfielder is yet to respond to the club’s proposal even though it has been three weeks since the offer was made.

Busquets’ current contract with Barcelona stands to expire on June 30, after which he can leave the club as a free agent.

However, the Catalans are keen on renewing their legendary midfielder for at least one more campaign, with manager Xavi Hernandez intent on keeping hold of his captain.

Indeed, Xavi is said to be pressing Busquets to sign the renewal offer. But, the former Spanish international is yet to inform the club of his decision.

As per reports, Barça have offered Busquets a new contract for one year, with an option of an additional twelve months which would be based on the number of appearances he makes in the 2023/24 season.

However, the offer has a huge salary reduction for the 34-year-old given that the club are in no position to renew him on his current wages due to their Financial Fair Play woes.

Meanwhile, Busquets also has proposals from clubs in Saudi Arabia and the MLS, which would be much more financially lucrative.

The veteran star is mulling over all the possibilities and options on his table before he makes a decision. And while it has been three weeks since Barcelona sent him an offer, the club have not set a deadline for him to take a final call.

Another factor that could be playing on Busquets’ mind before he decides is the future of Lionel Messi. The Argentina captain is a close friend of the Barcelona midfielder and is being linked with a return to Barça this summer.

If that happens, it is very much likely that Busquets will sign the contract offer and stay at the club beyond this season. For now, though, there is no decision made yet.