Director of Soccer Deco couldn’t have made it extra clear that Barcelona are pioritising contract renewals this summer time forward of big-money signings. It seems they’re closing in on two extra, with bulletins doubtlessly coming as quickly as subsequent week.
Deco confirmed that Raphinha, Marc Casado and Marc Bernal would all renew their contracts this summer time, and termed a brand new take care of Jules Kounde ‘possible’. The massive remaining offers to handle are Frenkie de Jong, Lamine Yamal, Eric Garcia and Andreas Christensen, who all have a 12 months left on their offers. In keeping with Sport, Barcelona will announce new offers for Garcia and Inigo Martinez subsequent week. They are saying supervisor Hansi Flick has spoken to each to clarify his plans for the subsequent two seasons.
Second renewal in two months for Inigo Martinez
Regardless of extending his contract simply two months in the past till the tip of subsequent season, Barcelona will lengthen his keep till the tip of Flick’s deal now too. The German supervisor considers him important, and desires him to companion Pau Cubarsi for the subsequent two seasons, feeling a powerful reference to him. The identical financial settlement can be in place.
Raphinha will signal his new deal till 2028 in the present day. @ffpolo
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Eric Garcia assured key function
Flick’s talks with Garcia included ensures that he could have a key function within the facet, after a primary half of the season with little sport time. Now established in three totally different positions although for Flick (central midfield, central defence and right-back), Garcia now not has doubts about his involvement, and the ultimate particulars of his contract extension are being settled. The 24-year-old will obtain a wage rise, and a deal not less than three years lengthy.
Deco has confirmed Barcelona need to preserve him
On Thursday morning Deco spoke at size about Barcelona’s switch plans, and confirmed they have been delighted with Garcia’s contributions. This season he has performed simply over 2,000 minutes in 44 appearances, contributing 5 targets and three assists.
“I’ve a variety of belief in his agent, Ivan de la Pena, a pal. When he returned from his mortgage at Girona, he got here again rather more assured, and I advised Ivan, ‘Let him keep right here.’ If in case you have vital affords the place Eric can play, I perceive, however for us, he’s a vital participant. It’s not straightforward to have an important sport after which return to the bench. He’s helped us rather a lot, and naturally, we would like him to remain.”