Barca calm Sergi Roberto: his contract renewal will be next

Barcelona have a date with Sergi Roberto. In the coming weeks, they will sit down to talk to the academy player about a new contract. 

The January transfer window now closed, Barcelona have decided to try and advance in the renewal of Sergi Roberto. They have talked previously, but up to now, without reaching an agreement. 

On the last occasion, Barca opted for putting the issue to one side. The club were focussed on reinforcing the squad in January. With that now resolved, they will speak again to Sergi Roberto. 

'Marca' says that the club have called Sergi Roberto directly to calm him down. The board have explained the situation to him and, above all, they have emphasised to him that the board and the coaching staff want him to continue. 

To continue at the Camp Nou, that said, Sergi Roberto will have to take a pay cut. Part of that salary, the club explains, will be affected by the fulfilment of objectives, not only as a group, but also individually. Barca's plan is for him to sign for two more years until 2024. 

Not only Sergi Roberto will renew. Barca want to get a move on and also tie up Gavi who has been terrific for Barca and is wanted by big clubs.