Overview

• Speaking before Barcelona’s Champions League opener against Newcastle, Andreas Christensen said he told the club in the summer he did not want to leave and reiterated that his aim is to remain.
• His contract runs until 30 June 2026, and multiple reports say no extension has been offered as he enters the final year of his deal.
• Barca Blaugranes reports that Deco has decided against offering a new contract, leaving the Dane free to depart next summer unless the stance changes.
• Christensen said he feels fully fit after last season’s injuries and returned early for preseason to prove he can stay healthy and contribute under Flick.
• OneFootball reports he turned down approaches from Saudi Arabia, the Premier League, the Bundesliga and other La Liga clubs, and he now targets minutes in a defense reshaped by Iñigo Martínez’s exit.