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Gavi signs new long-term Barcelona contract featuring €1bn release clause as Joan Laporta locks down another major asset
Gavi has become the latest Barcelona star to commit his future to the club, signing a new contract that will keep him at the La Liga giants until 2030. His deal includes a staggering €1 billion (£836m/$1bn) release clause, reaffirming Barcelona’s determination to secure their young talent.
Contract renewals have been a priority for Barcelona in recent weeks. Ronald Araujo recently put an end to speculation about his future by signing fresh terms, followed by Pedri’s contract extension on Thursday. Just 24 hours later, Barcelona confirmed that Gavi had also signed a new five-and-a-half-year deal.
“I’m very happy to commit to the club of my life,” Gavi said after signing his contract.
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Gavi has become the latest to put pen to paper, with Barca saying on the club’s official website: “The Andalusian has literally been with Barça for half his life. It was a decade ago now in 2015, when he left Real Betis to join La Masia, and he has grown as a blaugrana both personally and as a footballer. His debut with the first team came on 29 August 2021, not long after he had turned 17, and it was clear that nothing would faze him from day one.
“Gavi has character and drive in abundance, which he combines with great technique, defensive awareness and goalscoring ability, with his nine goals to date testament to just that.”
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Reports indicate that his new deal retains the €1bn release clause from his previous contract, significantly higher than the €65m clause in Araujo’s agreement. Barcelona are keen to avoid losing the 20-year-old midfielder under any circumstances.
Next in line for a renewal is centre-back Iñigo Martínez, while 17-year-old superstar winger Lamine Yamal has already confirmed his intention to extend his stay. Yamal’s current deal runs until 2026, but he is expected to sign a long-term contract on his 18th birthday in July.
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