Barcelona captain Sergi Roberto has reportedly declined a hefty contract offer from Saudi Arabia. The versatile player wants to continue with the Catalan giants.
According to David Bernabeu Reverter of SPORT, the Middle Eastern organisation was willing to spend €15 million to sign him. The proposition has been rejected by the veteran star because he now has no interest in leaving his old team.
At the urging of manager Xavi Hernandez, Roberto renewed his contract with Barcelona earlier this year, receiving a one-year extension through 2024.
The experienced defender’s versatility had been important to the Spanish strategist in securing his captain’s extension the previous season.
Sergi Roberto may not be a frequent player for Barça anymore, but Xavi still values the La Masia grad for his versatility at right-back in addition to midfield and his influence in the team’s locker room.
This season, Roberto replaced Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba as the first captains of Barça after both players left to join Inter Miami.
