According to Spain's Daily Sport newspaper, Barca are preparing to restart negotiations with Roberto on a contract extension, and they hope to keep the La Masia youth player.
Barca's contract with Roberto expires this summer, after months of repeated talks about renewing the contract, but it has not been agreed.
Since Barca were preparing for the winter window, the negotiations with Roberto were shelved, and now Barca are ready to restart the negotiations.
Barca may meet with Roberto's agent next Monday, after the two sides agreed on the length of the contract extension, that is, until 2024, but no other terms were agreed.
Roberto understands Barca's current economic woes, but he wants to study Barca's offer. Xavi wants Roberto to stay in the squad, Barca top Alemani needs to complete Xavi's request, Roberto has previously expressed his willingness to spread his salary until the expiration of his new contract to help Barca alleviate economic pressure.
（Paul）
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