Barcelona captain contemplating the option of renewing with the club

Sergio Busquets’ future at Barcelona has been dominating the headlines for the past few weeks. The 34-year-old’s contract with the Blaugrana expires at the end of the season and he has been tipped to leave when it runs down.

A move to the MLS, where Inter Miami are keen, is being talked about in the media. While it seemed certain at one point that Busquets will leave, Mundo Deportivo is now reporting that the midfielder is contemplating continuing at Barcelona and all options are on the table at this point.

The report indicates that Busquets had his heart set on a summer exit. In fact, it even states that the veteran star was even contemplating leaving the club as early as January having become frustrated with the criticism he was copping from fans over some of his performances.

Negotiations are already said to be underway with Inter Miami and will continue over the next month, while another team in the MLS is also showing an interest.

However, the situation might have changed now with Busquets giving some thought to the possibility of remaining at Spotify Camp Nou for another season.

This is because manager Xavi Hernandez sees the 34-year-old as an integral part of his plans and wants the club to offer him another extension.

The report also indicates that Busquets might also be influenced by the decision made by former teammate Lionel Messi. The Argentine is also linked with a move to Inter Miami but could remain at PSG, which in turn, could change Busquets’ stance as well.

While remaining at Barcelona is now a possibility, the Spanish international will have to undergo another salary reduction in order to stay.

The Catalans are in a poor situation with respect to the Financial Fair Play and would want their captain to accept another pay cut, possibly up to 50%, if he were to continue at the club beyond the season.

Busquets has had some time to think about his next step following Spain’s exit from the FIFA World Cup. He will rejoin training with Barça on December 16 and a decision on his future could emerge soon after that.

For now, however, all options, including a prolonged stay at Camp Nou, are on the table.