A serious crisis was shaking Barcelona football club for months, but it seems that now the situation at Camp Nou is much better. All the financial problems are far from solved but good performances of the team lately and the trashing of Real Madrid (4-0) have significantly improved the mood among the players of the Catalan giant.Xavi managed to wake up the players and introduce them to a series of 12 matches without defeat (nine wins, three draws), and style-wise, the team occasionally reminds us of the period when he was the captain on the pitch.Xavi’s magic and the transformation of BarcelonaJanuary signings (Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Ferran Torres, Adama Traore, Dani Alves) quickly adapted and brought what Barcelona needed – a more efficient attack and more confidence defensively. Apart from overtime defeats against Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao in the matches of the Spanish Super Cup and Copa del Rey, the Catalans did not lose a match in 2022. They broke through to third place in La Liga with three points less than Sevilla and a game less (but still a huge 12 points behind the table-toppers Real Madrid) and entered the quarterfinals of the Europa League in which they will play against Eintracht Frankfurt.03.04. Sun 23:00: (1.53) Barcelona (4.00) Sevilla (6.75)All that brings back positive energy to the club, however, the management is facing two new difficult tests – to keep Gavi and Ronaldo Araujo.Both contracts are valid until July 2023, which means that after the end of this season, they will enter the last year of their deal and will be able to negotiate with interested clubs on better offers. According to the Spanish media, neither of them want that at the moment, but they are bothered by the figures mentioned in connection with the salaries of the planned acquisitions of Barcelona, which is why their representatives are asking for significant increases for their clients.The super-talented Gavi is a child of the club and Marca writes that he has a great desire to stay in Barcelona, which is why he allegedly does not pay attention to the invitations of other clubs. However, the exit clause of 55 million USD, and the annual salary of only 110,000 USD, are a lure for many who would like to see this 17-year-old in their shirt. That is why Barcelona must speed up the negotiations because if Gavi does not accept the offer for a new contract, the next transfer window will be the last opportunity for the club to sell him for a significant amount. Otherwise, he could go for free.Kessie’s ‘Si’ a Barca: The African gem salutes his new boss XaviThere is no mention of how much Barcelona is offering to the great midfielder to stay salary-wise, except for the alleged bonus of between 1.5 million and 2.2 million USD if he decides to sign an extension. Sure, there are those who would offer him a significantly higher figure as a form of gratitude for choosing their club, but at Camp Nou they rely on his love of burgundy-navy blue.It is a similar situation with Ronald Araujo, who was brought as a 19-year-old from Boston River to Barcelona B for 1.8 million USD, and in his current contract, the buyout clause states 220 million USD. Although the Uruguayan presented himself with great games this season, in addition to playing at the central defender position, he also covered the right back, it is clear that Barcelona cannot earn the mentioned figure by selling him.Mundo Deportivo writes that two years ago, an offer from the Premier League worth 22 million USD arrived at the Camp Nou, but the Catalans rejected it. Manchester United, Liverpool, and even Chelsea are now mentioned as interested parties, who, however, have a suspension of transfers due to sanctions related to the club’s owner Roman Abramovich.Premier League giants after La Masia’s latest productThe Catalan newspaper points out that Araujo would also like to stay in Barcelona, but also that his agents are asking for a salary three times higher than the current 1 million USD of net annual. So – 3 million USD per season. Allegedly, the information that appeared in the public regarding the plan of Franck Kessie of the alleged 7.1 million USD contributed to that. Also, the outcome of the situation with Chelsea’s stopper Andreas Christensen – who is on Barcelona’s wish list, which would be a great competition for a place in the team – could play an important role in Araujo’s decision to stay.07.04. Thu 23:00: (4.30) Eintr.Frankfurt (3.60) Barcelona (1.85)At Camp Nou, though, they don’t worry much. At least that can be concluded according to one of the club’s vice presidents, Rafa Yuste.”We try to do our best so that there are no problems and so that they continue to be our players. They are currently happy in Barcelona, which makes negotiations easier. When a player loves the club, then everything is easier, and I am optimistic because everyone and the two of them are working to extend their contracts.”, Yuste told Radio Catalunya.And the first man of the club, Joan Laporta, believes in the stay of two great players.”If they want to continue with us, that is the way it will be.”, the president of Barcelona said recently.
