Barcelona determined to keep Gavi despite interest from Bayern and Napoli

Barcelona determined to keep Gavi despite interest from Bayern and Napoli Barcelona have no intention of letting Gavi leave despite interest from Bayern Munich and Napoli, according to Marca . Barca manager Hansi Flick and the La Masia graduate are both keen to continue their relationship at the Spotify Camp Nou, despite the frustration over his limited playing time this season. Gavi has played just 229 minutes across nine appearances in La Liga and the Champions League this term, starting only twice as he struggles to establish himself in Flick’s plans. The 22-year-old faces fierce competition for places in Barcelona’s midfield, with Pedri and Rodri starting as the preferred double pivot. Marc Bernal has become the main alternative when both men are unavailable. His options further forward are equally limited, with Fermin Lopez and Dani Olmo competing for the attacking midfield role, while Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi rotate on the left wing. However, his reduced involvement doesn’t mean Barcelona are reconsidering his future, despite reports that Bayern and Napoli are monitoring his situation. Napoli are struggling this season under new boss Massimiliano Allegri and could use some inspiration in the centre of the park. At Bayern, he could be a long-term successor to Joshua Kimmich. The former Real Betis youth prospect joined La Masia in 2015 and has since made 175 appearances for Barcelona, establishing himself as an important figure at the club. Gavi is reportedly unhappy with his current role but is convinced that more opportunities will come as there is still a chunk of the season to go. Barcelona’s demanding fixture schedule should also give Flick more opportunities to rotate his squad. The German tactician remains impressed by Gavi’s technical quality, determination and personality. He loves how he trains. Their relationship also remains strong, with the pair sharing an emotional embrace following Barcelona’s victory over Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano last weekend. Gavi has previously described Flick as a father figure, and it will be hard to pry him from the Catalan giants.