Barcelona Registers Gavi Amid Uncertainty Surrounding Youngster's Future
In a recent update shared on Twitter, renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Barcelona has officially registered Gavi, a player who has garnered interest from Chelsea. However, there were concerns that the young talent might not be able to join the senior team at the Catalan club.
Barcelona's ongoing financial struggles had initially prevented them from registering Gavi earlier this month, casting doubt on his future with the club. This situation prompted Chelsea to take action, dispatching agents to engage in discussions with Gavi's representatives while closely monitoring the 18-year-old's predicament. The Premier League side even expressed their willingness to make him the highest-paid player on their team, demonstrating their strong desire to secure his services.
For a brief period, it appeared that Chelsea was inching closer to signing Gavi after a successful meeting with the player's representatives. However, the English club's interest subsequently cooled down when the young talent himself expressed his commitment to Barcelona.
Fortunately for Barcelona, the impending departures of experienced players such as Sergio Busquets, Gerard Pique, and Jordi Alba have alleviated the club's salary cap concerns. This development has facilitated Gavi's registration as a member of the first team, securing his immediate future at the Spanish club.
Meanwhile, the focus for Chelsea has shifted towards bolstering their midfield options, particularly in the defensive midfield position. The club's newly appointed manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has urged the West Londoners to acquire a quality midfielder due to the imminent departure of N'Golo Kante, who is reportedly close to joining Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad.
The potential signing of Gavi by Chelsea would have been a remarkable addition to their midfield, bringing a combination of aggression and relentless pressing. Despite being only 18 years old, the Spanish international has already demonstrated his ability to excel as a first-team starter at the highest level.
However, it always appeared likely that Gavi's preference was to remain at Barcelona, and it seems that his wish has come true. While there was a possibility that he may have been compelled to explore alternative options if Barcelona had failed to register him, that concern has been put to rest for now, providing both the player and the club with a sense of relief.