Report: Barcelona captain submits counter-offer in renewal negotiations

According to reports from COPE, Sergi Roberto has made a counteroffer to Barcelona’s latest renewal proposal.

Last week, multiple sources reported a disagreement between Roberto and the club on the proposed renewal. The La Masia graduate has made his intention of continuing at the club very clear and has publicly reiterated the same.

Moreover, Roberto has also accepted a pay-cut to help Barcelona with the financial situation. He will be the third captain after Gerard Pique and Jordi Alba to do so if finalized. However, the Spaniard’s party felt that the wage cut proposed by Barcelona was too steep to continue with.

Nevertheless, with the right-back’s counter-proposal coming in, it remains to be seen how the board will react.

Roberto has had a phenomenal start to his 2021-22 campaign. In just 120 minutes of game time, the Spaniard has netted two goals for his club while also delivering an assist. His addition in midfield has helped him display more facets to his game and the results are visible.

The departure of Emerson Royal, however, changes the situation. With the right-back moving to Tottenham, Roberto could well be recalled to take up duties at right-back. Another option for Ronald Koeman is to use Oscar Mingueza as a backup to Sergino Dest, an option that paid off well last season.

The Spanish international will renew with Barcelona and will also take a pay cut. The negotiations in the coming days will determine the extent of the slasher in salary. One hopes that Roberto keeps up his fiery form on the pitch throughout the season.