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.