How Barcelona have changed release clauses after losing Dro Fernandez to PSG
Barcelona have made some changes at the club after losing promising youngster Dro Fernandez to Paris Saint-Germain in the January transfer window.
Dro’s release clause was just €6 million at the time, although it was reported that PSG did end up paying slightly more for the teenager.
According to Catalunya Radio, Barcelona have now moved to increase the release clauses of their youngsters to prevent a repeat of the Dro saga.
Youth players will start off with a release clause of €6m but that will increase to €8m if they debut in the Youth League and €10m if they play for Barcelona Atletic. A first-team debut will see the clause go to up €15m.
A good example here is Tommy Marqués. He still has a youth team contract but has debuted with Hansi Flick’s side, meaning his release clause has now risen to €15m.
It’s slightly different for those players contracted to Barcelona Atletic. Those players will already have a release clause of €20m, and this will rise relating to their appearances for the reserve team. Five appearances raises it to 25m, 10 to €30m .
If a player reaches 15 games with Barcelona Atletic it becomes €100m. Likewise, if a Barcelona Atletic player features for Hansi Flick’s first team the clause also rises to €100m.
The example given here is Xavi Espart. He has a contract with Barcelona Atletic but has now debuted with the senior team, meaning that (if the report proves accurate) he should now be protected with a hefty release clause.
Source: barcablaugranes.com
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