Barcelona defender addresses future at club – ‘They have only told me…”

Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen has told the Danish press that he will remain at the club for the time being. The 28-year-old is out of contract in 2026 and will likely have to decide his future in the Catalan capital over the next six to nine months.

During an interview with Danish TV channel TV2 (as broadcast by Sport), Christensen said he has not had any discussions with the club about leaving or staying. He has been linked with a move away as Barcelona continue to look to raise funds.

“I can only speak to the conversations I have had with the club and so far all they have told me is that I am recovering well and that they are looking forward to my return to the playing fields. Should I stay in Barcelona? Yes of course.”

Christensen has been out injured since Barcelona's first game of the season with an Achilles tendon problem that has taken months to recover, and he recently underwent minor surgery. With Pau Cubarsi and Inigo Martinez forming a strong partnership, he must do everything he can to regain a starting spot.

“I face it with the attitude that it will be difficult. They have done incredibly well and it is up to me to beat them. The ultimate goal is to come back and play as many games as possible, but it will be difficult.”

Last season, Christensen was also deployed as a defensive midfielder by Xavi Hernandez, a position that has so far been reserved for Marc Casado.

“I haven't spoken to him (Flick) about tactical matters for a while, but I did play six games in pre-season. It could very well be an option; but I think I will mainly play as a central defender. It is also the place where I prefer to play.”