Barcelona veteran has studied renewal proposal, expected to make a decision this week

It was reported yesterday that Barcelona captain Sergio Busquets is meditating on his future, as he is torn between a prolonged spell at Camp Nou and a move to MLS, amid interest from Inter Miami.

The midfielder was offered a one-year renewal by the club earlier in the year. The contract included an option to extend the deal for a further year, but had a substantial salary cut, which had led to fears that Busquets may not renew his contract at Camp Nou.

Gabriel Sans of Mundo Deportivo has now offered an update on the future of Busquets, suggesting that the midfielder has studied Barcelona’s proposal thoroughly.

The 34-year-old has considered other options as well and a definitive decision over his future might be just around the corner. In fact, the veteran midfielder could take a call as early as this week.

With over 600 competitive appearances for Barcelona, Busquets is one of the club’s longest servants. Even at the age of 34, he is considered a vital prospect in Xavi’s setup, with the coach valuing him highly due to the experience and leadership qualities he brings to the table.

This is the reason why Barcelona’s technical staff has been keen on extending the contract of Busquets for the coming season.

The report suggests Busquets could make his decision by the end of the week. As far as the negotiations are concerned, the club have not put in a counteroffer, nor the player has demanded one. He has only held talks with coach Xavi about his future.

Barcelona will be hoping that the prospect of Lionel Messi’s return could woo Busquets, in the club’s bid to retain the midfielder’s services for another year. But it is too early to deduce anything just yet and it will be interesting to see how things transpire as the week progresses.