Barcelona looking to register teenage baller with seniors, will be given historic kit number

Despite losing the services of Memphis Depay, it seems Barcelona will be unable to sign a replacement.

A token €3 million fee was all that the Catalans got in exchange for his services in addition to the space cleared on the wage bill.

According to reports from Javi Miguel, the forward’s exit clears up enough space on the roster to register Gavi as a first-team player. This would also allow him to move away from his current #30 number kit and don the prestigious #6 for Barcelona.

Gavi is one of the first names on the team sheet in Xavi’s setup and is indispensable to the manager’s plan. Be it in central midfield or the wing, the Spanish International gives it his all every time he dons the garnet-and-blue colours.

The teenager’s love and passion for the club is unmatched and visible every time he graces the pitch for the Catalans.

His impact on Barcelona’s campaign last season was so significant that he was crowned the Golden Boy in addition of winning the Koppa Trophy last season.

The 18-year-old has played in all 17 of the Blaugranas‘ La Liga games this season, providing two assists and averaging 1.2 key passes per game.

In addition, he averages over six defensive actions per game and completes 90% of his attempted passes.

He scored one goal and provided two assists in the recent Supercopa de Espana final against Real Madrid to help Barcelona secure their first title in close to two years. He has a bright and long future at the club and rightfully deserves to be registered as a full-time first-team player under Xavi.