Barça awaits Gavi's response to renew

President Laporta was optimistic about the youth player’s continuity: “I hope that Iván de la Peña responds favorably to the proposal”

Gavi contract ends in 2023

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In the interview with Catalunya Ràdio, Joan Laporta was brief about the course of the negotiations with Ivan de la Pena for the renewal of Gavi, whose contract expires on June 30, 2023. The president of FC Barcelona was optimistic about the continuity of the 17-year-old Andalusian midfielder: “He has an offer. I hope that Iván de la Peña responds favorably to the proposal”.

Last Monday a meeting took place between of the rockyouth squad agent, and Matthew Germandirector of football Barça, in which the predisposition of both parties to remain linked for a long time was maintained. However, there was no agreement on the economic terms of the offer of the Barça, which proposes extending the contract until 2027 with a clause of 1,000 million euros. Soon they will speak again and from the club they trust in being able to ensure the continuity of Gaviwhich despite its youth has been an important piece in the schemes of Xavi Hernandez.