Barcelona plan to announce two major contract renewals next week

The winter transfer window has ceased to be a period focused on signings for FC Barcelona and has become a time for contractual renewals.

The Catalans are in a favorable situation regarding FFP with the return to the 1:1 rule, but caution is still advised, and the club is refraining from taking risks in both sporting and financial matters.

While the arrival of a new player cannot be completely ruled out if conditions are favorable, the focus is on securing the future of the stars already in the team, especially those whose contracts will expire relatively soon. Deco is very clear on this.

Two more important renewals next week

In this context, Sports World reports that during the last week of January, Barcelona intends to make two main announcements: the extensions of Pedri and Gavi, who are under contract until 2026.

The golden midfield duo’s new deals will likely run until 2030, possibly even 2031, similar to the contract signed by Ronald Araujo this week. The final details are being worked out, and the green light is almost there.

Both Pedri (22) and Gavi (20) are considered key players in the club’s long-term plans by the sports management. They are also highly regarded by Hansi Flick, and the duo are key to the team’s performance this season.

Barcelona is carefully considering the optimal time to announce both renewals separately on different days.

Given that they will host Atalanta on Wednesday at the Compañía Estadi Olimpic Lluis in Montjuïc for the final match of the Champions League phase, Tuesday was ruled out due to the busy schedule of European activities leading up to the match.

Meanwhile, Monday, one day after the Barcelona-Valencia match, seems too soon. With the team also playing at home against Alaves on Sunday, February 2, in La Liga, Thursday and Friday are seen as the most appropriate days to announce these agreements.