Barcelona president Joan Laporta offered an update on Gavi’s future on Saturday and said the club are close to sealing the midfielder’s new contract.

The 17-year-old is expected to put pen to paper on a new five-year deal shortly that will include a buyout clause set at €1 billion.

“We’re optimistic because we want Gavi to stay at Barcelona,” he said.

“We are very excited about him staying, he’s from our academy. The player and his agent, who we know, also want to stay at Barcelona.

“We are very close to reaching an agreement.”