Barcelona have entered a key phase in their contract extension talks with captain Sergio Busquets.
Busquets has remained a vital player for La Blaugrana this season, as the experienced leader of Xavi’s title chasing young squad, with Catalan boss determined to keep his former teammate at the Camp Nou.
The 34-year-old’s deal expires at the end of 2022/23, with interest in a free transfer from the MLS, despite his ongoing preference to stay on in Barcelona.
Barcelona have been working with his representatives, over a 12 month renewal offer, on reduced salary terms, but progress has been slow.
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💣 El representante de Sergio Busquets, Josep Maria Orobitg, se ha reunido esta mañana con Mateu Alemany y Jordi Cruyff en la Ciudad Deportiva para tratar su renovación.
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As per reports from Spanish journalist Gerard Romero, Busquets’ agent Josep Maria Orobitg met with Mateu Alemany today, with a one year extension on the table, with the options of an add-on until 2025, depending on the amount of games he plays next season.
🚨 OFERTA DE RENOVACIÓN A SERGIO BUSQUETS
💼 Propuesta de 1 año + 1 opcional por partidos jugados.
💵Salario de 3-4M€. Rebaja salarial importante del jugador, que tiene ofertas de Miami.
👀Xavi juega un papel importante en su renovación
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Busquets’ first choice is to remain with his boyhood club, at least until the end of 2023/24, but he remains unconvinced by the details of the agreement.