Barcelona won't replace Gavi in the transfer market

Barcelona midfielder Gavi faces surgery after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in Spain's Euro 2024 qualifier with Georgia. The 19-year-old was tackled from behind and his knee buckled during already-qualified Spain's 3-1 win in Valladolid on Sunday, and he left the pitch in tears.

Gavi has established himself as a key figure both for Barcelona and the Spanish national team over the past two years after coming through his club's 'La Masia' youth academy.

His injury is a huge blow for the Catalan giants but they will not be looking for his replacement in the January transfer window, according to Barcelona sporting director Deco.

"It’s impossible to replace Gavi. There’s no player on the market with his skills, his mentality. It’s wrong to discuss about replacing Gavi as it’s not possible. We will not find a replacement in January," he told reporters.