Barcelona is grappling with the possibility of losing their emerging talent, Gavi, to Arsenal this summer amid financial turmoil. A recent La Liga ruling, reverting Gavi to academy status, has raised concerns about him departing without any transfer fees. Despite still being eligible to play for Barcelona, the club is set to appeal the decision, adding complexity to the situation.
The predicament stems from Barcelona exceeding their spending limit, leading La Liga to reject the registration of Gavi’s new contract, signed until 2026 with a clause allowing him to leave for free if not registered as a first-team player by June 30, 2023. Efforts to upgrade Gavi’s status during transfer windows faced obstacles due to salary limit regulations and financial constraints.
Barcelona resorted to legal action, obtaining a temporary injunction in January to force La Liga to register Gavi as a first-team player. However, La Liga contested, citing a missed deadline, and the court sided with them, relegating Gavi back to academy status unless Barcelona can prove timely paperwork submission. The club plans to appeal this decision.
With the prospect of Gavi becoming a free agent, clubs like Arsenal are closely monitoring the situation, eager to secure the services of this highly promising talent. Barcelona’s financial crisis adds a layer of complexity to the transfer saga, leaving the football world intrigued about the final outcome.
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