"Andreas Christensen is now in his fourth season as a Barcelona player, having arrived on a free transfer in 2022 after his contract at Chelsea expired. The 29-year-old defender signed a four-year deal at the time, meaning he is now in the final year of his contract and could end up departing Barça as a free agent in 2026 if not renewed."
"Christensen is one of the most respected and well-liked players in the dressing room due to his calm nature and professionalism. Manager Hansi Flick has great faith in the ex-Chelsea star. But being unable to rely on his regular availability remains a major setback. There is growing concern within the club because, despite his constant efforts to make himself available, Christensen struggles to maintain consistent fitness."
"Since joining Barcelona back in 2022, Christensen has featured in 89 matches, but has missed as many as 75 games, a number that will reach 76 counting tomorrow's encounter against Club Brugge. The Danish centre-back has missed a total of 333 days through various injuries, with the longest being an Achilles tendon irritation that had become a recurring issue not so long ago and led to him being out for 38 games."
Andreas Christensen joined Barcelona on a free transfer in 2022 and signed a four-year contract now entering its final season. Barcelona considers renewal extremely unlikely because recurring injuries and fitness problems limit his availability. Christensen remains respected in the dressing room and retains the manager's trust, but the club is concerned about his inconsistent fitness. He recently withdrew from training before the match against Club Brugge. Since joining he has played 89 matches, missed 75–76 games and spent 333 days injured, including a recurring Achilles tendon irritation that caused a 38-game absence. Club staff say his management requires extra caution.
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