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Christensen Vows to Prioritise Fitness After Barcelona Contract Renewal

Completing an injury-free season is his priority, showing whether he can regain peak form as Barcelona pursues major trophies.

Overview

  • Christensen signed a contract extension this summer that reports say runs to 2028 and has returned to Barcelona’s pre-season camp in England, where he captained the side in a friendly on Tuesday.
  • He says his main objective is to be fully fit for an entire season so he can rebuild form and fight for a regular place under Hansi Flick.
  • Christensen praised Barcelona’s academy graduates, saying intense internal competition improves the squad and that younger players can lean on experienced teammates when needed.
  • He downplayed transfer speculation, saying the market is out of his control and he is focusing solely on his preparation and performance.
  • Christensen joined from Chelsea in 2022, helped the club win La Liga in 2022–23, and now seeks a fresh start after an 18-month run of injuries that curtailed his role.