In FC Barcelona, ghosts from the past are being revived. When it seemed that the dismantling phase had ended, the market is once again testing the Catalan club. This time, the rival is the same as seven years ago: Paris Saint-Germain.
In 2017, the Parisian team executed Neymar's clause and changed the course of European soccer. Now, the team led by Luis Enrique is preparing an operation of similar dimensions. The name on the table is one of Hansi Flick's untouchables.
Neymar | @psg
PSG's new target
It has been learned that PSG has identified Gavi as their top priority for this summer. The Andalusian midfielder is one of the most valued pieces in the Barça squad. His character, intensity, and talent make him an essential player for Barça's future.
Luis Enrique knows him well. He was the one who trusted him in the Spanish national team when he was still a teenager. Now he wants to have him under his command at the Parc des Princes and is willing to do anything to get him.
Luis Enrique | @PSG_espanol
PSG's plan is clear: repeat the formula they used with Dembélé. They will go directly to the player, without negotiating with Barça. That figure, currently around 100 million euros, is perfectly manageable for the French club.
Gavi's entourage has been surprised by the strength of the offensive. Contacts have already been made with his agents from Paris. The sports project, salary conditions, and the possibility of leading the Parisian midfield are part of the package.
Dembélé betrayed Barça | en.carpetasfcb.com
Flick, in shock
For Hansi Flick, this situation has been a cold shower. The German coach considers Gavi a cornerstone of his project. He had already reserved a key role for him for the next season, both in the League and in the Champions.
The player's recovery from his injury was on the right track. The entire coaching staff trusted his return as one of the great news of the summer. But now, the outlook has changed radically.
Gavi in a training session | @FCBarcelona
Barça's main problem is not sporting, but financial. PSG can offer a salary that the Catalan club can't match even closely. In addition, they promise a competitive project with top-level reinforcements.
Deco and Laporta are on high alert. They know that if PSG executes the clause, there is no legal way to stop the departure. The only option is to convince the player not to accept.
Gavi with Barça | @FCBarcelona
Gavi's stance, key in the outcome
So far, Gavi has always shown loyalty to Barça. He has been a Barça fan since childhood and was trained at La Masia. However, the figures coming from Paris make any loyalty tremble.
The player is contemplating with his entourage. He has not yet made a definitive decision. But the pressure will become increasingly intense as the summer progresses.
Joan Laporta has already asked Deco to prepare an immediate counteroffer. He wants to secure Gavi with an urgent contract improvement. But the economic margin is minimal, and the negotiations will not be easy.
Gavi with Barça | @FCBarcelona
If Barça loses Gavi, the impact would be devastating. Not only on a soccer level but also symbolically. It would be repeating the trauma of Neymar in a new version.
PSG is willing to repeat the move that broke Barça years ago. This time, the target is Gavi. If nothing changes, history could be rewritten with the same outcome... and a new protagonist.