Barcelona could sell a key midfielder due to constant injuries. The Catalan club may end up selling the midfielder if he is not fully fit next season
Barcelona could sell key midfielder due to constant injuries
Barcelona midfielder Pedri’s future is dependent on his fitness as the Catalan club may end up selling the Spaniard if he doesn’t return to full fitness by next season reported Spanish news outlet Diario AS on Sunday.
Pedri has been consistently struggling with injuries for almost two years. Now and there seems to be no end to it as just this season. He suffered three relapses in the rectal femoris of his right thigh.
Due to his constant battle with injuries which has affected his physical and mental well-being. Pedri’s performance on the field has dipped as he has failed to make an impact for Xavi Hernandez’s side ever since returning from his latest injury.
Barcelona have now made a decision regarding the Spaniard that if he does not return to full fitness by next season. They may end up selling him.
Pedri is a key player for Xavi. Who is expected to continue with Barcelona after announcing he will leave at the end of the season. As the head coach counts on him. He will become an even more important player in the team. If Frenkie de Jong ends up leaving the team in the summer.
Earlier
Earlier, a Barcelona spokesperson confirmed to Reuters that Xavi decided to leave Barcelona once the season ends.
“Xavi will continue and is very excited, the club’s board is unanimous that he should continue.” Club vice-president Rafa Yuste told reporters outside Laporta’s home in Barcelona later on Wednesday.
Xavi wore Barcelona’s shirt for 17 years, making 767 appearances and bagging 25 trophies, including four Champions League titles.
He led his side to the La Liga title last season but Barca’s below-par form this season put him under pressure.
Sources told Reuters that Xavi was promised that they would be able to sign top-level players despite the club’s financial woes.