Video: Watch Pablo Gavi celebrate contract extension with Barcelona teammates, after the Spanish talent extended his Barca stay.
Recent confirmation of Gavi’s contract extension with Barcelona to 2026.
A public ceremony was held on Thursday to mark the occasion. Club president Joan Laporta and the Spanish international both spoke about the player pledging his long-term career to the Spotify Camp Nou.
The boy sprinted through the collejas tunnel before Barça’s Friday morning practice, according to a video journalist David Ibanez uploaded.
Gavi pasa por el túnel de collejas por su renovación hasta 2026. Así ha empezado el entreno del Barça esta mañana @DeportesCuatro @telecincoes #fcb #fcblive #FCBarcelona pic.twitter.com/YAAJOJv68T
— David Ibáñez (@DavidIbanez5) September 16, 2022
This is a custom that has always been observed at the Catalan club, either following contract renewals and new hires or just prior to a player saying goodbye to the team.
It seemed that everyone in the club is thrilled about the 18-year-old signing a contract for three more years, from the public reveal to the collejas tunnel.
After all, Bayern Munich in particular had their sights set on stealing Gavi away from Xavi’s team during the summer of 2022.
A number of other reputed European powerhouses, including Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Manchester United, have also been linked with a bid for the highly regarded midfielder.
The adolescent sensation reportedly received more lucrative offers from other teams, but he finally chose to remain at Barcelona.
Along with being a La Masia alum, another factor in his loyalty to the team may be the amount of playing time Xavi gives him.
The wonderkid has started every game possible in the current season, with the exception of the Champions League matchup between the La Liga heavyweights and Viktoria Plzen.
The excitement over Gavi’s contract extension is shared by fans all over the world, much like it is within the Barcelona camp.
