Decision made at Barcelona: Gavi will not be signed

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The blow was brutal from the first moment for FC Barcelona: Gavi suffers an injury after an unexpected intervention that will prolong his recovery much more than expected.

As MARCA reports, Gavi's injury has been a tough blow for both the player and FC Barcelona. What was thought to be a five or six-week absence ended up being a much more serious intervention: during the arthroscopy, they discovered a meniscus in a more severe state than anticipated. Therefore, a suture was opted for, something that was not originally planned. Now, the medical services estimate his return to be delayed between four and five months.

The impact of Gavi's injury on the team and on Flick

For Hansi Flick, Gavi's absence represents a significant setback in his tactical planning. The coach, who had already expressed his admiration for the midfielder's intensity and commitment, stated that he personally contacted him to reaffirm his support. He emphasized that, although the setback is important, "nobody sees it like he does" —a way to highlight the player's mental strength.

Without Gavi, Barcelona loses one of its key players in midfield, a piece that served a dual function: containment and offensive verticality. His absence diminishes the team's competitive potential and forces the coaching staff to reconfigure known options without losing identity. With the club in second place in LaLiga and a structure built around intense and dynamic players, the gap he leaves is difficult to fill.

Transfers due to Gavi's injury? Limitations and dilemmas

Although the severity of the injury could justify an immediate replacement, caution and feasibility prevail at FC Barcelona. The club believes it's not wise to make signings just for the sake of it. The current market offers few options of available players without contracts, and there are no substitutes that match Gavi's profile. Additionally, a reinforcement "out of necessity" could compromise the club's financial balance.

A key point is Financial Fair Play: while an injury absence currently does not count as a high wage, it can generate obligations for the next season if the used margin needs to be "returned." And let's remember that a goalkeeper's absence —Ter Stegen's— was already taken advantage of to bring in Joan García, further complicating any additional movements.

Another option being considered is reinforcing a different position, leaving the midfield as is. In Gavi's last injury, the club chose not to bring in another central midfielder and maintained that "there is no one like him." It's likely that the same philosophy will prevail now.

Internal resources and squad management

FC Barcelona trusts the existing squad depth to cope with the estimated duration of the absence. Players like Eric García could assume roles in midfield if necessary. The belief in the current squad suggests that, for now, there won't be drastic movements during this transfer window.

The club believes it can hold on until Gavi's return, expected for early 2026, without compromising its performance too much. The internal discourse indicates that the player's recovery and project control should take precedence over hasty signings that could disrupt the structure.

While Gavi's injury represents a sports and emotional setback for the institution, FC Barcelona, led by Hansi Flick, adheres to strategic caution amid the challenging market scenarios. Financial constraints, the scarcity of suitable candidates, and a firm belief in the current squad weigh more than numerical urgency. He will be back in a few months, and with him, one of the most beloved and useful components of this project will also return: Gavi.

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