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Barcelona chief Joan Laporta gives verdict over Sergio Busquets

By Nishant Narayanan

BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 22: Sergio Busquets of FC Barcelona is presented with a shirt by FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta, to commemorate their 700 Appearances for FC Barcelona, prior to the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Getafe CF at Spotify Camp Nou on January 22, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. Spain. (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images)
BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 22: Sergio Busquets of FC Barcelona is presented with a shirt by FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta, to commemorate their 700 Appearances for FC Barcelona, prior to the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Getafe CF at Spotify Camp Nou on January 22, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. Spain. (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images) /
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Barcelona president Joan Laporta partook in a discussion at the Círculo Ecuestre de Barcelona, and has now opened up about the future of Sergio Busquets.

The 34-year-old’s contract with the Catalan giants expires this summer and speculations regarding his future have been flying in recent weeks with ESPN reporting a move to MLS as the most likely outcome.

However, Barca boss Xavi Hernandez is keen on keeping the club legend for at least one more season despite having a crowded midfield. The Spanish boss has shown a clear preference for having a four-man midfield with Pedri, Gavi, Frenkie de Jong and Busquets. On top of that, Franck Kessie remains a great backup with youngster Pablo Torre also showing promise.

Barcelona chief on the future of Sergio Busquets

President Laporta has now given more clarity regarding Busquets and while uncertainty regarding the midfielder’s future remains, it is very clear that the club wants him to remain at Camp Nou for at least another year.

"“we have not made a specific proposal yet, but we will do it soon, we are evaluating it as a club to continue for another year.”“We have talked about Busquets, we went to the funeral of Marcos Alonso’s father and I want to know what he wants to do. He is essential in the dressing room, he has a way of playing that creates our system, Xavi wants him to continue”“He wants to end up winning, so if we win LaLiga, he has offers to continue his career at another level . As a person it is understood that he values ​​this. We have not made a specific proposal yet, but we will do it soon , we are evaluating it as a club to Let it continue for another year,”Source Sport"

Barca are yet to find the perfect replacement for the maestro as after 711 appearances for the club, no one in the world understands the defensive midfield role for the Catalans better than him. Frenkie de Jong is said to be the ideal candidate to take over the 34-year-old when he leaves but Manchester United have made the Dutch midfielder their top priority for the summer.

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