Gavi Officially Loses First-team Status at Barcelona Along With No.6 Shirt | Football/Soccer

Gavi has officially been stripped of first-team status at Barcelona, ​​amid a contract registration row, and is also having to give up his No.6 shirt.

The 18-year-old midfielder inherited the iconic squad number – one previously worn by current Blaugrana coach Xavi – having agreed to pen fresh terms back in September. La Liga are, however, blocking the registration of a new deal as Barca continue to struggle financially.

The Catalan giants are over budget for 2022-23 and, as a result, La Masia graduate Gavi will have to remain in Juvenil A records of the club for now – with La Liga confirming as much when updating Barcelona's squad list on their official website.

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