Confirmed, the strong decision that Barça will make with two of its stars

There are few footballers in FC Barcelona squad who end their contract at the end of the season beyond those who are on loan. Marcos Alonso and Sergi Roberto are there, who renewed for only one season but who maintain an optional year, and their future is up in the air. However, the decision would practically be made regarding the continuity of both beyond the end of the season, although the players will not be spoken to until January.

Sergi Roberto and Marcos Alonso are adding just few minutes this season. The left-footed player, widely used by Xavi Hernández last season due to his versatility, lost prominence due to the undeniable ownership of Alejandro Baldé and the signing of Íñigo Martínez, which leaves the left-footed center back position that he occupied in many games that year covered. past. While the blaugrana captain is highly valued by the coaching staff for his conception of the game. The coach pushed for a renewal and Roberto accepted a low salary to continue, but the footballer already knew that his role in the team was going to be testimonial given the signings that the club has made.

The decisions have practically been made although they will not speak to the players until January. The sports area understands that it is important to do it as soon as possible so that, if they have to leave, they have time to manage their future. Deco and Xavi will make that decision in January and the club is already looking for possible replacements either at home or abroad.

The decision that Barcelona would make

According to the Spanish site SPORT, Barça has practically made the decision not to extend its relationship beyond June, although the final assessment will be made after the January market closes. Both Sergi Roberto and Marcos Alonso have few minutes this season. In the case of Alonso, it is not one hundred percent ruled out and in January it will be assessed whether it is convenient to renew him, but it would only be viable if the player accepts a substantial salary reduction; while for Roberto, both parties understand that his cycle at the club has no further path.