Imminent farewell to Camp Nou
Although a formal announcement has yet to be issued, it appears that Sergi Roberto’s time as a FC Barcelona player is coming to an end. As of July 1, he has become a free agent, meaning he has the freedom to join any team at no cost. Despite this, the Reus footballer maintains the hope of receiving a proposal to renew his contract and does not lose faith that he could still continue in the team.
The situation with Hans-Dieter Flick
It is evident that Hans-Dieter Flick does not see Sergi Roberto as an essential piece in his approach, and he has made this known directly to the player. However, the club’s complicated financial situation has prevented president Joan Laporta and Deco from making new signings, which fueled the midfielder’s hopes. Despite this, the club’s decision seems to be clear and it is anticipated that they will let Roberto go without entering any money into their coffers.
Impact of the dismissal of Xavi Hernández
The departure of Xavi Hernández from the bench has been another blow for the future of Sergi Roberto. The former coach had put his trust in him and would probably have requested that he remain on the team. With the arrival of Hansi, the situation has changed dramatically, and it has now been advised that it is in everyone’s best interest to facilitate the 32-year-old’s departure.
A difficult change
Although Sergi is willing to accept a pay cut and a less leading role, it appears his time at Barcelona has come to an end. This will be a moment of important transition for the athlete, who for the first time in his career will have to seek new opportunities outside the club that has been his home for so many years. His departure is undoubtedly a hard blow for the locker room, where he maintained close ties with teammates like Pablo Paéz ‘Gavi’ and Pedri González.
The search for a new destination
So far, it seems that there are no formal offers interested in him in Europe, although he has appeared on the lists of some La Liga EA Sports and Serie A clubs. Major League Soccer seems the most viable option for Sergi Roberto to start a new chapter in his career, possibly marking the beginning of an exciting journey away from European football.