As Barcelona gears up for a crucial UEFA Champions League quarterfinal clash against Borussia Dortmund—nicknamed the “yellow submarine”—tonight at Montjuïc Stadium, coach Hansi Flick is hoping for a strong performance that could give his team an edge heading into the second leg at Dortmund’s formidable Signal Iduna Park.
Meanwhile, a major behind-the-scenes development has caught attention. According to the Spanish outlet *El Nacional*, Paris Saint-Germain has shown intense interest in signing young Barcelona talent Gavi. Despite not having fully reclaimed his starting position since recovering from injury, Gavi remains highly regarded by Flick, who recently praised his abilities and connection with the player, especially after Gavi scored and celebrated with him in a La Liga match against Real Betis.
However, the young midfielder is reportedly unhappy with his current role at the club, having lost his regular starting spot due to fierce competition from midfielders like Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Dani Olmo, Fermín López, and Marc Casadó. His frustration has grown since returning from a serious knee injury that sidelined him and disrupted the momentum he had under former coach Xavi Hernández.
Taking advantage of this situation, PSG coach Luis Enrique—who gave Gavi his first national team appearance at just 18—is keen to bring him to Paris. Their strong personal rapport and shared agent, Iván de la Peña, make the move seem plausible, especially following the recent transfer of Ousmane Dembélé, one of Gavi’s close friends.
Nevertheless, Barcelona midfielder Pedri González has stepped in, playing a pivotal role in trying to persuade Gavi to stay at Camp Nou. Confident in Gavi’s talent and potential to return to top form, Pedri has encouraged his teammate to remain patient and continue working hard, believing his time to shine will come again.
