BARCELONA midfielder Gavi has revealed that he wants to stay at the club despite interest from the Premier League.
Several teams were put on red alert earlier this year when Barcelona’s attempt to register the 18-year-old as a first team player was rejected by La Liga after he signed a new long-term contract – which includes a £870million release clause.
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He has since been made available on a free transfer as a result unless Barcelona resolve the issue.
Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool have all expressed an interest in signing him, but the Spaniard recently insisted that he wants to stay at the Nou Camp.
Gavi told Movistar: “I want all of you to be calm on my future… I’m very calm.
“Since I was little I’ve wanted to stay at Barca, it’s my dream club, I always say it.
“Don’t worry, let everyone be calm.”
Last month, Barcelona boss Xavi admitted that he wants Gavi to remain at the club.
He also suggested that the teenager wouldn’t be as happy elsewhere.
When asked about Gavi leaving, he said: “I don’t think Gavi would be happy at another club.
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“He has everything here. He is 18 years old. He’s a key player of our team.
“For me, he’s a footballer that is outstanding.
“I don’t know what he’ll decide but I think his future is here at the club.”
Gavi joined Barcelona‘s world renowned La Masia academy at the age of 11 in 2015.
He signed his first professional contract in 2020 and was promoted to the senior squad ahead of the 2021-22 campaign.
The Spaniard made his first team debut in August 2021 and has since scored four goals in 93 appearances for the La Liga giants.