Barcelona captain has decided to leave the club at the end of the season
Sergio Busquets, the current Barcelona captain, has reportedly decided to leave the club at the end of the ongoing season. This news comes after Bar�a had sent in a fresh contract offer for one year, with an option for another twelve months based on the number of appearances, but with a significant reduction in salary, almost one-third of his current wages. Although money was not the major factor in his decision, the reduced offer did not convince him either. Busquets had already informed Xavi, the current manager and his former teammate, of his decision. The 34-year-old has established himself as a legend at Barcelona since making his debut for the first team back in 2008 under Pep Guardiola.
Busquets has reportedly told those within the club that he wishes to leave, and only an official announcement is pending. He had been mulling over the possibility of leaving for some time now, as Barcelona has gone through a lean phase, and club veterans have been targeted by a section of supporters. The La Liga title win this season seems to be the perfect time for Busquets to call time on his stint at the club.
Although Xavi has always been intent on keeping hold of his current captain, it seems like there will be a parting of ways at the end of the season. While there is no official announcement yet, it is expected that Busquets could make the announcement imminently or wait until the La Liga title is won, which might happen against Espanyol later this weekend.
The only thing that remains is where Busquets will go next. Reports suggest that a move to Saudi Arabia or the USA could be on the cards for the 34-year-old. While some reports have suggested that Busquets� departure could affect Barcelona�s chances of re-signing Lionel Messi, that is unlikely to be the case.
As the club captain and a crucial player in the midfield, Busquets' departure will be a significant loss for Barcelona. However, it remains to be seen how the club will cope with this loss and who they will bring in as a replacement. It is also uncertain how this will affect the team's future prospects and whether they will be able to bounce back after a difficult season.
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