Barcelona veteran could sign his new one-year contract on Tuesday – report

Barcelona are still reeling from their elimination from the UEFA Europa League at the hands of Manchester United. But the focus will shift to La Liga action as the Blaugrana will be taking on UD Almeria away from home on Sunday, in the hope of preserving their lead at the top.

At the same time, heading into the business end of the season, Barcelona have several contractual issues that they need to address. Sergio Busquets, Sergi Roberto, and Inaki Pena have their contracts expiring in June.

Meanwhile, Alejandro Balde and Ousmane Dembele’s deals stand to run out in a little over a year. So, the Catalans must start addressing these matters in the coming months.

While Busquets is understood to be waiting for a new contract offer, Barcelona have made much more significant progress with the extension of fellow captain Roberto.

Indeed, reports have suggested that the 31-year-old has already reached an agreement in principle over a new one-year contract with his boyhood club.

Now, Marta Ramon of RAC1 is reporting that Roberto could sign the new contract and make it official once and for all next Tuesday, provided that Barcelona secure a victory over Almeria at the weekend.

The midfielder-turned-right-back is held in high regard by manager Xavi and his coaching staff due to the versatility and tactical understanding he brings to the table. And the Barça boss, much like last year, once again endorsed for an extension for Roberto.

Barcelona have offered the La Masia graduate a one-year contract with an option for an additional twelve months, while he continues on the reduced salary that he had agreed last year.

With an agreement in place, it is only a matter of time before an official announcement is made. And that could very well happen next Tuesday if Barcelona go on to win against Almeria. If not, the club could look to push the contract signing to a later date.