Barcelona right-back’s renewal in its final stretch, will be made official soon

According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona defender Sergi Roberto’s contract renewal is in its final stretch and an official announcement regarding the same is not far away.

The 31-year-old right-back, a product of the club’s La Masia youth setup, is in the final five months of his contract with Barcelona.

Manager Xavi Hernandez had given the green light for the club to offer him an extension due to his experience, tactical flexibility, and versatility.

The Blaugrana had, thus, tabled a one-year extension offer for the Spaniard with an option for an additional twelve months, depending on the number of matches he would play.

Talks with his agent, Josep Maria Orobitg, went ahead at a rapid rate and an agreement in principle was reached recently, with a slight delay happening due to the winter transfer market.

After analysing the offer presented, the two parties reached an agreement on the deal, even though the player’s side felt that the conditions for the second-year extension were a little complicated.

Either way, the full agreement is in place and the two parties are going through the final process of documentation, and once that is done, an official announcement is not far away.

Roberto has not been a regular fixture in the side but as iterated earlier, Xavi values the 31-year-old for his ability to play at right-back and in the middle of the park.

While the Blaugrana could bring in a new right-back in the summer, they are set to keep hold of their current second captain for at least one more year.