Panic at Barcelona As Club Offers Defender 50% Pay-Cut in New Contract

• Sergi Roberto has been told by Barcelona he must take a 50 per cent cut in order to remain with the club next season
• The two parties have not properly entered contract negotiations, with Barcelona willing to offer him a new deal but only if he accepts to slash his salary
• Sergi Roberto is not a starter for the Blaugrana these days and a recent surgery on a thigh injury means he has only played 13 times for Barcelona this season

Sergi Roberto has been told the conditions that will enable him to remain a Barcelona player as the Spanish defender contract runs out with the Spanish giants.

The Spanish defender has been told by the Catalan club he will need to take a 50 percent pay-cut in other to extend his stay with the Catalan club.

According to a report via Sports Bible, Sergi Roberto’s entourage are looking to hold a meeting with Barcelona to discuss the matter this week.

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The 30-year-old right-back who has been out injured is expected to be fit and available again around April, just a couple of months before his contract at the Nou Camp expires at the end of the season.

Barcelona to appeal Dani Alves Suspension

Meanwhile, Barcelona is set to lodge an appeal to the Spanish La Liga Appeals Committee against the suspension of defender Dani Alves.

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According to the official website of Barcelona, the Brazilian has been given a two-game ban for his red card but the Spanish club is now set to file an appeal to challenge the competition committee’s decision.

Stunning Video Shows Barcelona Star Signing Autograph on a Pig

Earlier, Sports Brief reported an adorable video is currently making waves on social media where Barcelona youngster Riqui Puig was spotted signing autograph on a pig after being hounded by fans outside training.

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Players are used to sign autographs on shirts, balls and books, but a Barcelona fan decided to present his pig to the 22-year-old central midfielder.

Barcelona just finished training and players were driving home in their cars before Riqui Puig heard some fans shouting his name outside.