Barcelona veteran has rejected an offer from Saudi Arabia – report

Barcelona first captain Sergi Roberto has turned down a lucrative contract offer from Saudi Arabia recently.

This claim comes from David Bernabeu Reverter of SPORT, who claims that the Middle Eastern outfit were willing to pay €15 million for his signing. The veteran star is uninterested in leaving his boyhood club at this point and as such, has rejected the proposal.

Roberto wants to see out Barcelona contract

Roberto signed a new contract with Barcelona earlier this year, with the club handing him a one-year renewal until 2024 at the behest of manager Xavi Hernandez.

The Spanish tactician had been key to his captain’s renewal last year as well and continues to count on the veteran defender’s versatility.

While Roberto might no longer be a regular starter for Barça, Xavi sees a lot of value in the La Masia graduate due to his ability to play at right-back and in midfield, as well as his presence in the dressing room.

Meanwhile, Roberto became the first captain of Barça this season following the departures of Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.

And the 31-year-old Spanish ace does not wish to miss out on the opportunity of leading the team.

As such, despite Saudi Arabia being willing to offer €15 million, Roberto has declined to join them, for both sporting and personal reasons.

Instead, the 31-year-old, who recently completed 350 appearances for the La Liga champions, wishes to see out his contract at the club which expires at the end of the season.