Barça and Gavi are condemned to understand each other. The continuity of the youth squad is a priority. As were the renewals of Pedri, Ansu and Araujo. The project for the future must be built on these young talents. Gavi has interesting offers from many clubs. But his wish is to continue at the Camp Nou. Not at any price, of course. Although he is willing to give up a lot of money to try to succeed in the Blaugrana entity. The negotiations between the player’s representatives and Barça have not been easy. In fact, they are not finished. However, the club’s latest proposal seems to be in line with the player’s interests. And the agreement is getting closer.
I insist: it could not be otherwise. Because Gavi was born to be a Blaugrana star. At just 17 years old (he is still of a youthful age) he has already played 47 games for the first team this season. And he has made his debut with the absolute Spanish team, where he has become a fixture for Luis Enrique. Despite his precocity, he has shown the personality of a veteran, accepting responsibility at a very complex time for Barça. Showing, above all, an indisputable class and a commitment that, on more than one occasion, has blushed some ‘sacred cow’.
Xavi wants him for his midfield and Gavi takes on the challenge of being one of the team’s leaders. Even if that means giving up a much higher contract. The footballer perfectly understands the difficult financial situation of Barça and agrees to charge much less. As Ansu, Pedri and Araujo have done. With that alone they already show, all of them, that they are much more culés than other players who have been in the same dressing room for many more years.
Retaining Gavi is betting on talent and visualizing a future Barça champion. It’s what Xavi wants. In any case, the coach is also aware that these brilliant youngsters must be accompanied by more experienced players. It is necessary to surround the kids with immediate performance signings, who make a difference and who become references for these almost children.
In this sense, the incorporations of Azpilicueta or Lewandowski, for example, would be transcendental to configure the perfect combination. Experience is essential in building the new Barça. An experience that the captains must contribute (with a new role and with a new salary) and the signings that are made this summer. Gavi’s imminent renewal is the first step in the Blaugrana’s resurrection.