After seeing his side beat Real Mallorca 2-1 in La Liga at the Camp Nou on Sunday, May 1, Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez explained why 17-year-old midfielder Gavi loves to play with his laces unfastened.After straight home defeats to Eintracht Frankfurt, Cadiz, and Rayo Vallecano, Gavi played the full 90 minutes once more as Barcelona returned to winning ways at the Camp Nou.
At his post-match press conference, Xavi was asked about the midfielder, and he revealed the youngster's peculiar propensity for playing with his boot laces undone, according to ESPN's Samuel Marsden.
"He says that's how he feels comfortable, that it's healthy for him, and that we don't need to be concerned!" explained the Barcelona coach. "I'm hoping he renews; let's see if it can be worked out quickly." After Araujo, I'm hoping he'll be the next.Gavi has had a breakout season with Barcelona and has also earned a spot in the Spanish national squad. This season, the 17-year-old has made 43 appearances for club and country, establishing himself as one of Europe's brightest prospects.
Barcelona is anxious to re-sign Gavi, and sporting director Mateu Alemany has provided supporters with an update on talks with Gavi and French attacker Ousmane Dembele.Dembele's current contract runs out at the end of the season, while Gavi's expires in 2023. According to Fabrizio Romano, Alemany stated that the club will do everything possible to keep the duo, but confessed that financial considerations are a concern.
"Ousmane Dembélé and Gavi want to stay here - that's incredibly important to us, and we'll do everything we can to keep both of them at Barça," he stated. "As I constantly say, we have salary budget restrictions, so we have to be careful." We'll give it our all."
According to reporter Matteo Moretto, Gavi has received "significant offers" from both Bayern Munich and Chelsea, but he is solely interested in sticking with the Catalan giants.The long-term futures of crucial teenagers Ansu Fati, Pedri, and Ronald Araujo have already been secured by Barcelona.
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