Nobody could have imagined it. Gavi has returned after his long-term injury and Hansi Flick, who venerates him, can't find a place for him in his team.
Dani Olmo and Fermín Ahead of Gavi
Gavi's situation at Barça is becoming entrenched, he doesn't play, nor does it seem that his future can be clarified in the short term. Dani Olmo has taken his spot and Fermín is challenging him for it.
His anterior cruciate ligament injury sidelined him last season. He was gaining momentum in the early stages of the current season and seemed to be fully integrated into the team.
However, after several starts, he began to lose prominence, remaining for residual minutes or not appearing on the field at all.
In the last three matches, he hasn't been in the starting eleven. And in the last two, he didn't even come on. He doesn't fit Flick's plans.
Barça plays with Pedri, untouchable, and Casadó or Frenkie De Jong in the pivot. And upfront, alongside the wingers Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, Flick prefers Dani Olmo or, occasionally, Fermín.
He has played only 27% of the last 810 minutes played by Barça, and urban legends have already started circulating suggesting that Gavi is being punished.
Laporta Willing to Listen to Offers for Gavi
These are the rumors circulating in Barcelona, claiming that Gavi is being punished for questioning Flick's decisions. Especially the starting position of a Lewandowski who is not very supportive with the team's defensive duties.
He played a few minutes against Atlético, didn't contribute much, and was left out again against Real Sociedad. Flick prefers the fluid and vertical play of Olmo and Fermín's arrival.
The situation can't be prolonged indefinitely. Gavi is already 20 years old and has a bright future ahead. He has no shortage of offers, and Laporta would be willing to listen to them.
Gavi has a good reputation in the Premier League and also Luis Enrique would take him to PSG with his eyes closed.
Gavi renewed his contract with Barça a few months ago until 2030, but Laporta is open to any option that means bringing in money. He even has the price marked on the tag: 100 million.