Barcelona director Mateu Alemany believes that wonderkid Gavi will pen a new contract and finish his career at the Camp Nou - despite Chelsea's plans to sign him.
Gavi, 18, agreed his first senior contract with Barca last September but LaLiga blocked its confirmation and rejected an appeal due to the club's well-documented financial issues. Still registered as an academy player and with his youth deal expiring this June, the Spanish midfielder would be allowed to leave the Blaugrana on a free transfer in three months' time.
Despite spending more than £400million on new signings during his first 11 months in charge of Chelsea, co-owner Todd Boehly and the Blues' recruitment team have already 'held talks' over a move for Gavi, with a lucrative contract offer being readied. Unfortunately for Boehly, however, Barcelona's director of football has quashed claims that the Spain international is on his way out.
