BARCELONA star Gavi has already agreed to a new contract that includes a €1BILLION release clause, according to reports.
The 18-year-old’s current deal expires at the end of the current season but a new deal was negotiated as early as last December.
The release clause will supposedly be worth €1billion (£868million).
Fabrizio Romano claims it will soon be signed and completed with the player committing his long-term future to Barca.
Gavi has attracted interest from the likes of Manchester United in the past.
However, the Catalan giants have reportedly never been worried about rumours linking him with a move to the Premier League – with Liverpool and Manchester City also keen.
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The teenager has become a key player for club and country at his young age.
He has already played 53 times in the Barcelona first-team scoring two goals.
On the international stage he has amassed ten caps for Spain.
Alongside Pedri, Gavi is seen as the future of his club and country’s midfield.
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Under LaLiga rules it is mandatory for every player to have a release clause in their contract.
And big release clauses are nothing new in Spanish football.
In fact, Barcelona youngsters Ansu Fati and Pedri both have £868m buy-out clauses in their current deals.
New summer signing Jules Kounde – a target of Chelsea – also has the same bumper clause in his contract.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
