Reports suggest , Barcelona’s young midfielder Gavi is reportedly unhappy with the club’s recent signing of Ilkay Gundogan during the ongoing summer transfer window.
Gundogan, who had a successful seven-year stint at Manchester City, has now joined Barcelona on a two-year contract, leaving behind a successful period with the English club that included winning multiple trophies, including the UEFA Champions League.
The arrival of Gundogan at Barcelona has been widely regarded as a notable achievement for the reigning La Liga champions after his impressive performances in leading Manchester City to a historic treble in the 2022-23 season.
However, this acquisition seems to have unsettled one of the rising stars within the Barcelona squad.
Gavi unhappy with Gundogan move
As revealed by El Nacional and reported by Sportskeeda, Gavi is concerned that his playing time and opportunities will be diminished under the management of Xavi next season.
The 18-year-old prodigy, who only missed two matches during Barca’s triumphant La Liga campaign and made a total of 49 appearances, fears that he will be overshadowed by Gundogan and subsequently benched.
Despite recently renewing his contract, the Spanish midfielder is struggling to come to terms with this transfer.
Gavi’s apprehensions may be well-founded, considering the wealth of experience and expertise the former Borussia Dortmund star brings to the team.
Gavi inks new Barca deal
Meanwhile, Barcelona are determined to hold on to young starlet Gavi and has offered the Spanish midfielder a new 5-year deal at Camp Nou, Sports Brief reported.
Gavi is regarded as one of the best young players in the world and has been monitored by several top clubs in Europe since his debut in 2021 for Barcelona.
According to reports, the proposed new deal by Barcelona to the 17-year-old midfielder, whose present deal runs out in 2023, will boast of a mouth-watering € 1 billion release clause.