A key player in Barcelona’s defense has reportedly declined an offer to extend his contract with the La Liga club.
Sources indicate that Andreas Christensen is the Barcelona star in question, who has turned down the renewal proposal.
The Danish defender’s current contract with the Catalan giants is set to expire this summer.
Despite still being valued by the club’s management, negotiations for an extension have been underway for some time between Christensen’s representatives and Barcelona’s leadership.
Recently, Barcelona presented an offer for a one-year contract extension, which included a significant salary reduction and an option for a second year.
However, Christensen found these terms unacceptable and instructed his representatives to reject the offer.
Despite this, the former Chelsea player has communicated that his preference is to remain at Barcelona. He is hopeful that a mutually agreeable solution can be found to continue his career with the club next season.
English Translation:
A member of the defensive ranks at La Liga giants Barcelona has knocked back a contract renewal proposal from the club.
This is according to reports highlighting Andreas Christensen as the Blaugrana star in question.
Stopper Christensen is currently due to see his terms in Catalunya’s capital come to an end in the summer.
Still held in high regard by the coaching staff, negotiations over a renewal have in turn long been ongoing between the Dane’s entourage and the Camp Nou leadership.
Recently, Barcelona presented an offer based on a one-year deal featuring a heavily reduced salary, and an option for a second season.
The terms, however, were not deemed agreeable by Christensen, who informed his camp to reject the proposal.
The former Chelsea man also made clear, though, that Barcelona remain his priority, keen for middle ground to be found to ensure that his Blaugrana adventure continues into next season.
