Barcelona captain ‘torn’ between accepting renewal offer and joining MLS – report

A recent report from MARCA has offered an update on the future of Sergio Busquets, suggesting that the midfielder is ‘meditating’ on his future and a definitive decision might take some time.

Barcelona made their renewal proposal earlier in the year, handing the midfielder a one-year contract that has the option to extend a further year. However, the proposal included a hefty salary-cut, due to the club’s inability to sustain the player’s wages amid the FFP row.

As per the report, Busquets himself wanted to commit to Barcelona’s campaign during the remainder of the season, which is why a decision is yet to come. It appears the player is closely meditating on his future and may take some time before revealing his final choice.

Busquets, whose contract at Camp Nou, expires at the end of the season, is one of Barcelona’s longest-serving players. He has featured in over 600 matches for the Catalan outfit and is considered a vital asset to the team, even at the age of 34.

The Spaniard is currently torn between extending his spell at Camp Nou to a further year and moving to MLS, amid interest from Inter Miami. He has other offers on the table as well, including ones from Saudi Arabia, but he is not considering them at the moment.

The prospect of Lionel Messi’s return may play a key factor in convincing Busquets to prolong his stay at Camp Nou. But for that, the club must make some positive strides, including attaining a green light from La Liga to go through with the pursuit.

In any case, Barcelona fans and the technical staff may have to play the waiting game, as Busquets contemplates his next step.