Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen has advised the Danish press that he might be staying on the membership for the foreseeable. The 28-year-old is out of contract in 2026, and within the subsequent six to 9 months will probably must outline his future within the Catalan capital.
Throughout an interview with Danish TV channel TV2 (as carried by Sport), Christensen mentioned he has had no talks with the membership about leaving or staying. He has been linked with an exit, as Barcelona look to boost funds nonetheless.
“I can solely communicate concerning the conversations I’ve had with the membership and up to now they’ve solely advised me that I get well effectively and that they’re trying ahead to my return to the taking part in fields. Will I keep at Barcelona? Sure in fact.”
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Christensen has been out injured for the reason that first sport of the season for Barcelona, with an Achilles’ tendon problem that has precipitated his restoration to stretch into months, and just lately he underwent a minor intervention. With Pau Cubarsi and Inigo Martinez forming a powerful partnership, he has his work reduce out to win again a beginning spot.
“I face it with the angle that it will likely be tough. They’ve finished extremely effectively and it’s as much as me to beat them. The final word objective is to come back again and play as many video games as potential, however it will likely be tough.”
Final season Christensen was additionally used as a defensive midfielder by Xavi Hernandez, a place that has been reserved for Marc Casado up to now.
“I haven’t spoken to him (Flick) about tactical issues shortly, however I performed 6 video games within the preseason. It may effectively be an possibility; however I believe I’ll primarily play as a central defender. It’s additionally the place I choose to play.”
Whereas he has typically carried out effectively each time on the pitch, particularly throughout his first season in Spain, Christensen has battled health points during the last 18 months. Barcelona will probably attempt to both renew his contract or promote him subsequent summer time, in order to keep away from dropping him on a free.