Injury-hit Barcelona star may get one more year at Barcelona – Report | OneFootball

Andreas Christensen’s latest injury has been felt deeply inside the FC Barcelona dressing room, not just because of what the Danish defender offers on the pitch, but because of what he represents off it.

Calm, disciplined, and relentlessly professional, Christensen has earned quiet respect across the squad and coaching staff since arriving at the club.

The timing could not have been crueller. Just as he was rediscovering rhythm and trust in his body, a serious knee injury once again interrupted his progress.

Injuries have followed Christensen throughout his Barcelona spell, often masking the fact that, when available, he has consistently delivered at a high level. That context matters as the club now reflects on his future at the Camp Nou.

According to Cadena SER (via SPORT), Barcelona president Joan Laporta personally checked in on Christensen after the extent of the injury was confirmed, and is considering offering the centre-back a one-year contract extension.

The move would be less about immediate sporting impact and more of a decent gesture towards a player whose commitment has never wavered.

Christensen joined Barca in 2022 on a free transfer after resisting strong pressure from Chelsea to renew his contract. He had been close to signing for Barcelona two years earlier and chose to wait for the opportunity, eventually committing to a four-year deal.

Since then, every coach he has worked under has praised his professionalism and reliability. Hansi Flick, in particular, has repeatedly voiced his confidence in the Dane, viewing him as one of the most dependable centre-backs in the squad.

Despite discussions last summer about potential departures, Christensen was never pushed out. He did not seek a move, and the coaching staff valued his presence too highly to force the issue. Now, with his contract expiring on June 30 and a long recovery ahead, Barcelona face a delicate decision.

Any extension would likely come under revised financial terms, reflecting both his injury history and the club’s ongoing need to manage costs carefully. For now, it remains an idea rather than a formal proposal.

What is clear, however, is that Flick has offered Christensen full public and internal backing. In a club often defined by hard decisions, this moment feels different. It is not about sentimentality; it is about respect. And sometimes, that matters just as much as minutes played.