Barça sets €45m price tag on World Cup winner Gavi

In the Camp Nou locker room, Gavi lifted the captain’s armband of FC Barcelona, a symbolic protest that underscored his new status as a tradable asset. Barcelona have announced they will entertain offers starting at €45 million for the World Cup‑winning midfielder, whose contract runs to 2030.

Compartir – the club’s official release noted that Gavi returned from the United States (Estados Unidos) wearing Spain’s (España) second star on his chest. His name no longer appears on the list of untouchables, and since February the sporting direction has been circling a price around €45 million.

El club has received no formal bid, but interest from Paris Saint‑Germain (PSG) has been reported throughout the summer. The lack of an official offer keeps negotiations in a speculative stage.

The change in status is driven by physical risk rather than performance. Two serious injuries to the same right knee in just over two years have weighed heavily on medical reports.

The first injury was a complete anterior cruciate ligament rupture with an associated meniscus tear suffered with Spain in November 2023, keeping him out until 20 October 2024. Less than a year later, an arthroscopy on the internal meniscus was performed at the end of September 2025.

After a 205‑day recovery, Gavi reappeared on the pitch at Spotify Camp Nou, again wearing the captain’s armband, as confirmed by the club (Photo: Agencias). The final stretch of the season was enough to secure his place in the World Cup squad.

When Luis de la Fuente confirmed Gavi’s call‑up in May, he said, “We haven’t given Gavi anything.” The midfielder’s inclusion highlighted his importance despite limited minutes.

Midfield competition is fierce: Pedri remains untouchable, Frenkie de Jong and Marc Casadó share the pivot, Fermín López earned experience during Gavi’s absence, and Marc Bernal pushes from deeper positions. Since his March return, Gavi’s role has been reduced to short appearances and a revulsivo function.

The contract, extended in January 2025 and running until June 2030, gives Barcelona a strong negotiating position. There is no urgency to sell and no risk of losing him on a free transfer.

A little over three weeks before the start of LaLiga 2026‑27, the transfer window remains open. Selling the 22‑year‑old world champion, whose birthday is 5 August, would free salary space and fund another position, but would leave Hansi Flick without the only interior player who presses opponents with that distinctive bite.