Sergi Roberto rejects an offer from Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabian football continues to close in on Barça players. In recent days, an Saudi Arabian club tried to tempt Sergi Roberto to leave the Blaugrana and accept a move to a league that is signing more stars this week, but the player declined the option. Barça gave the former academy player total freedom to listen to the offer, but he understands that he prefers to serve out his contract year in which he will be captain of the squad.

Sergi Roberto renewed his contract at the beginning of last year for one season at the express wish of Xavi Hernandez. He did so at a very low price as his intention has always been to retire playing at the highest level for the Blaugrana. The coach considers him an important player on and off the pitch and wanted him to continue because of his versatility. Xavi is using him as an inside and right-back and every season he ends up getting minutes.

The interest of Saudi Arabia came directly to the player's entourage and the club was willing to pay around 15 million euros for the transfer. The player did not even consider the proposal for sporting and personal reasons. He wants to finish his contract with the Blaugrana club and from next season the two parties will decide. It is likely to be his last year at the club, but his future is unlikely to be in Saudi Arabia and he could move to other leagues.

Sergi Roberto has taken on the role of captain and the dressing room is very happy with his work. He is a player who is very well liked in the dressing room for his professionalism and simplicity. In fact, he has always accepted his role in the team and knows that he is just one more player to help out and that he will be getting minutes throughout the season. The club has been able to sign him because he is one of the lowest paid players in the squad.