Spanish international midfielder Pablo Paez Gavira, better known as Gavi, has signed a contract extension with La Liga giants Barcelona, keeping him at the club until June 2030, the club announced on Friday.
“I’m very happy to continue with the club of my life and I hope we bring you a lot of joy this season,” the 20-year-old shared on social media.
Gavi joined Barcelona a decade ago and made his first-team debut in August 2021 at just 17 years old. However, the 27-time capped player suffered a serious knee injury while playing for Spain in November 2023, forcing him to miss his country’s Euro 2024 victory.
“Barcelona and Gavi have reached agreement regarding a new contract, and he is set to remain at the club until 30 June 2030,” the club said.
“Gavi has character and drive in abundance, which he combines with great technique, defensive awareness and goalscoring ability.”
He has scored nine goals for the team but was unavailable for almost a year before returning in October 2024.
“It’s not all been plain sailing though, as he had to spend almost an entire year on the sidelines due to a complete tear of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and an associated injury to the lateral meniscus,” the club said.
“His contract renewal gives the story the ending it deserves.”
Barcelona are third in the Spanish league, seven points behind leaders Real Madrid, and are through to the Champions League knock-out rounds.
