The profile took over the captain’s armband from Sergio Busquets ahead of this season.
Roberto is on an expiring contract and several domestic media have reported that Barcelona will dump him this summer.
However, Barcelona coach Xavi thinks Roberto deserves a new contract.
– I don’t know if it will be his last season. My recommendation to the club is to extend him, he says according to Sport.
A very important team player.
– I think he is a very important team player, both in the dressing room and on the pitch, continues Xavi.
The 32-year-old has scored three goals and provided one assist in 14 competitive games this season.
Roberto has scored 19 goals and provided 41 assists in a total of 363 competitive matches for Barcelona at senior level.
He has also scored seven goals and three assists in 106 games for Barcelona’s B team.
Roberto also has a goal in eleven senior internationals for Spain on his record.
