Barcelona to table one-year renewal offers to two club captains

As we enter 2023, one of Barcelona’s primary objectives is to not sign new players but to address the contractual problem for several players, including the registration of Ronald Araujo and Gavi’s new deals.

Another priority is to extend the contract of club legend Sergio Busquets. There are lingering doubts over the future of the defensive midfielder, whose current contract at Camp Nou expires at the end of the season.

Many expect Busquets to leave the club in the summer and join an MLS club, with Inter Miami waiting in the wings. But according to SPORT, Xavi Hernandez is desperate to keep the midfielder for one more year.

Xavi’s desire to keep Busquets is hardly surprising as the Barcelona coach considers him a vital part of the team, even though the player has faced criticism for his performances this season.

Meanwhile, the Catalans could end up offering another contract extension to Sergi Roberto. The versatile midfielder is another one of Barça’s four captains, and is facing an uncertain future at Camp Nou as his contract also expires at the end of the season.

Earlier reports suggested that Roberto has not done anything of note to earn a renewal at Barça. But it appears his versatility, coupled with his experience, are considered crucial in the camp, as they look to offer him a one-year renewal.

Roberto, after all, has come in handy and has provided Xavi an option for the right-back slot, especially after Hector Bellerin’s shoddy start to the season.

Although Roberto has not been flawless, he has gotten the job done. Barcelona, though, are in the process of finding new options in the market, with the club identifying no less than four candidates including Argentine starlet Juan Foyth.

For now, the Blaugrana are set to offer one-year renewals to both Busquets and Roberto. While the latter is likely to accept the proposal, it remains to be seen what the former decides.