THE CLUB AVOIDS FUTURE 'NEYMAR CASES'
Barça 'protects' its future! The multimillion-dollar clauses of the Barça 'cracks'
Published:6/09/2024 - 19:06h
Updated:6/09/2024 - 20:11h
Barça has 'protected' itself well for the future to cover itself against possible interest from other big European clubs. Up to 9 players have a clause of 1,000 million euros, thus avoiding future 'Neymar cases'
Hansi Flick's new project at FC Barcelona has started like a shot. The Catalan team, led by the German, remains unbeaten in La Liga, adding four wins in the first four games and leading the standings alone. The Catalan club and its coach are aware of the powerful squad they have at their disposal, which combines youth with experience, and for that reason they have made sure to 'shield' their main figures for the future with termination clauses that are practically unaffordable for the rest of the clubs, thus avoiding a new 'Neymar case', who left Barcelona after PSG paid the 222 million euros stipulated in his contract as the exit price.
The backbone of the team
From the offices of the Spotify Camp Nou they have taken on the task of ensuring the continuity of their top stars with a clause of 1,000 million euros. Lamine Yamal, Gavi, Pedri, Alejandro Balde, Ronald Araújo, Raphinha and Jules Koundé make up a group of 7 players who, if they are spared from injuries, will have the future of Barça in their hands. In addition, Ferran Torres and Ansu Fati complete the list of players with the highest exit price in their contracts.
The next step
One step below are other key pieces of the Blaugrana team. Marc-André Ter Stegen, Andreas Christensen, Robert Lewandowski, Pau Cubarsí and Dani Olmo are covered by a 500 million euro release clause, making their departure, in principle, unattainable for those interested in acquiring their services.
The lowest clauses
Meanwhile, Iñaki Peña, Iñigo Martínez, Frenkie de Jong, Eric García and Fermín López have buyout clauses of 400 million euros, although in the case of the latter, the same could be increased once the Barcelona club finalises the contract improvement they have stipulated for the player after his definitive 'explosion' at the Olympic Games. Meanwhile, Pablo Torre is at the bottom of the ladder with a clause of 100 million.
The case of Marc Bernal
Finally, Marc Bernal has also seen his buyout clause increased, although his case is particular. The footballer renewed with a clause of 20 million euros, but the price of it would increase as he plays games with the first team. Five million more (25) after the first five games, another five (30) with the next 10 and another five (35) with the next 15. For the moment, the serious injury suffered by the midfielder has slowed the increase of the same, but after his surprising 'irruption', the normal thing is that Barça ends up offering him the first team card with a clause in accordance with his status.
