Gavi's Return After His Serious Injury Generated Much Excitement at Barça. The young midfielder returned with strength and seemed to have earned Hansi Flick's trust. His dedication, intensity, and quality with the ball made him deserving of the most important minutes in the German coach's scheme.
However, as the matches progressed, his role in the team has changed and he has become a substitute in recent games. Flick has opted for a more established midfield structure, in which Gavi hasn't managed to find his place as a starter. Although he remains a key player within the squad, his role has diminished and his presence in the starting eleven is no longer as frequent as before.
Gavi's Problems and His Adaptation to the System
Part of the problem lies in the position he occupies within Flick's system. The German has placed him in an advanced position, practically as an attacking midfielder, which distances him from the area where he feels most comfortable. Gavi is a player who shines when he has the freedom to move, press, and participate in the build-up from a deeper role, something he can't do with Flick.
In his natural position, closer to the midfield, Barça has players who have established themselves as key pieces. Pedri, De Jong, and Marc Casadó have shown great consistency and offer characteristics that Flick considers essential for the team's stability. In this scenario, Gavi has been forced to sacrifice and adapt to a more offensive role, something that doesn't fully favor his playing style.
Luis Enrique Wants to Take Advantage of the Situation
In this scenario, PSG hasn't lost sight of Gavi's situation. The French team has been following the midfielder for some time and now sees an opportunity to try to convince him of a change of scenery. Luis Enrique knows Gavi perfectly and is a great admirer of his play.
PSG believes that Gavi would fit perfectly into their scheme, where he could play in a more favorable position for him alongside Vitinha. Additionally, the French club believes that Barça's situation, coupled with the fact that the player isn't having as much prominence, could open the door to negotiation. Therefore, they haven't stopped insisting and maintain their interest in signing him.
Barça Is on Alert
Despite PSG's interest, Barça's stance is firm and they don't want to sell Gavi. The blaugrana board considers the young midfielder an essential piece for the present and future of the team. Joan Laporta and Deco have reiterated several times that the homegrown player is untouchable and therefore, they have renewed him until 2030.
Additionally, Gavi is a footballer with a strong attachment to Barça. Since he was young, he has proudly defended the blaugrana jersey and his desire is to succeed at Camp Nou. His commitment to the club is total and, although the current circumstances aren't ideal, his intention remains the same: to become a Barça legend.