Barcelona have secured a new deal for Sergi Roberto while they are in talks with Sergio Busquets over a renewal.
However, Jordi Alba, the other veteran star in the team, has doubts about his future at Camp Nou. The defender’s contract at Camp Nou expires in 2024, but there are suggestions he could be offloaded by Barcelona in the coming summer.
This is because the club want to reduce the cost of the squad by offloading players that have not been able to establish themselves as a first-team regular. This is one of the reasons Ansu Fati has been linked with an exit, with Manchester United emerging as a potential destination.
A recent report from SPORT has offered an update on Alba’s future, suggesting that the left-back has no desire to leave Camp Nou and wants to see out his contract in Barcelona.
The defender is well aware of the speculations swirling over his future. But he wants to continue playing for Barcelona, despite his receding role in the first team.
The 34-year-old has indeed fallen behind youngster Alejandro Balde in the pecking order this term, racking up only 11 starts in the league. Although Alba has impressed onlookers with his leadership role in the dressing room, Barcelona are still unsure whether or not that is enough to keep him at the club beyond the summer.
After all, Alba is among the highest earners in the squad and his potential exit could allow Barcelona to make some space on the books. It would enable them to pursue their top targets in the market this coming summer.
However, it is too early to ascertain the future of Alba and we can expect more details in the coming months.
