Barcelona rejects 60 million euros, sets 70 for Gavi
According to Fichajes, PSG put on the table 60 million euros (40 fixed + 20 variable) for Gavi but Barcelona rejected and affirmed that they would only negotiate from 70 million. Luis Enrique pushed for this deal.
Barcelona have slammed the door on Paris Saint-Germain’s €60m offer for Gavi and sent a clear message: negotiations only start at €70m. In a rebuilding phase, the 21-year-old midfielder is seen as a strategic asset tied to La Masia’s identity, not a number on a spreadsheet.
PSG offered 60 million euros, Barcelona set the threshold at 70 million
According to Fichajes, PSG submitted an offer of 60 million euros, including 40 million euros fixed and 20 million euros in variables. Barcelona responded almost immediately: that figure did not reflect the true value of a pillar of the new generation. The Catalan club's message was clear: "Not less than 70 million." This was not just a valuation, but also a statement of position in a context of financial difficulties and the need to preserve the symbols that are shaping the future.
| Main milestone | Detail |
|---|---|
| PSG's proposal | 60 million euros (40 fixed + 20 variable) |
| Barcelona stance | Negotiation from 70 million euros only |
Why Gavi is an unsellable asset for Barcelona
Gavi is recovering from injury but his status in the dressing room is unshaken. At 21, he is described as the embodiment of La Masia values: character, will, ability to close down, directness and fighting spirit. In the midst of rebuilding, selling Gavi would be like removing a cornerstone from the building being rebuilt.
President Joan Laporta knows that losing another iconic figure could undermine both the quality of play and the message of identity. There are also emotional and political factors: the relationship between the two clubs has been rocky after previous controversial deals, which has made Barcelona even more reluctant to keep their doors open.
Luis Enrique and the plan from Paris
Luis Enrique is the man pushing the deal the hardest in the PSG coaching room. The reasons are clear: Gavi brings energy, mobility and a fighting spirit – qualities Enrique has always prioritized. From Paris’s perspective, this is a deliberate project: to rejuvenate the squad and strengthen the core with players with a winning mindset. Despite his youth, Gavi has shown that his “competitive DNA” fits PSG’s European ambitions.
The €70 million mark is not an insurmountable barrier for PSG. The problem lies in Enrique's persistence and whether the market fluctuations are enough to force Barcelona to consider it.
Impact and prospects
For now, Barcelona’s choice is clear: Gavi is the future, and the future is not for sale. The market is always changing, the transfer game is never over, but when professional background is closely linked to identity, the valuation also becomes a statement. PSG can bide their time, while Barcelona, by setting a threshold of €70 million, have set the boundaries for any bargaining.