“We’re losing him to Arsenal due to our financial crisis”- Barcelona boss Xavi was in a sad state of mind as he reveals highly rated £90M superstar is on the verge of completing a shock transfer to Arsenal for free this summer- Not De Jong, not Ferran Torres and not Raphinha
Barcelona’s emerging talent, Gavi, may unexpectedly make a move to Arsenal this summer amid an ongoing financial dispute. A recent ruling by La Liga has reclassified Gavi as an academy player again, raising concerns about the possibility of him departing without any transfer fees, dealing a significant blow to Barcelona’s efforts to retain the talented teenager. While Gavi retains the ability to play for Barcelona, the club is set to appeal the decision, further complicating the situation.
The crux of the issue lies in Barcelona exceeding their spending limit, leading La Liga to reject the registration of Gavi’s new contract. Originally signed in September until 2026, the contract included a clause allowing Gavi to leave for free if not registered as a first-team player by June 30, 2023. The club encountered challenges in upgrading Gavi’s status during transfer windows due to salary limit rules and financial constraints. Barcelona took legal action to compel La Liga to register Gavi as a first-team player, securing a temporary injunction in January.
However, La Liga contested the club’s submission, arguing that they missed a deadline. The court sided with La Liga, reverting Gavi to academy status unless Barcelona can prove they submitted the paperwork on time. Barcelona intends to appeal, but if Gavi becomes a free agent, clubs like Arsenal are closely monitoring the situation, eager to secure the services of this promising talent.
