FC Barcelona and Gavi agree on new contract
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Gavi will extend his expiring contract at FC Barcelona.
Nothing burns anymore: How 90 mins learned, FC Barcelona has agreed on a new contract with Gavi.
The talented youngster, whose current contract expires next summer, had already agreed a contract extension with the Catalans months ago. However, the plans were postponed as Barça were financially unable to complete the deal without using his now-famous levers – including the sale of stakes in the club’s TV and merchandising rights.
Clubs from across Europe had approached Gavi to express their interest as talks with FC Barcelona dragged on. As 90 mins However, as previously reported, the club have long been confident that they would secure the midfielder’s new deal.
That date is fast approaching, as sources opposed 90 mins have confirmed that Gavi and his agent Ivan de la Pena reached a final agreement on a contract extension on Tuesday morning, which is set to be officially confirmed shortly.
FC Barcelona have managed to fit a €1bn release clause into the contract – the same as young star Pedri’s – to prevent Gavi from being poached by other clubs in the future.
In England, Gavi has been contacted by Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United, while European heavyweights Bayern Munich, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain have also asked to be briefed on the situation. However, De la Pena has made it clear that Gavi won’t leave the Camp Nou.
Despite his young age, Gavi has already made more than 50 appearances for Barcelona and is a Spain international, which shows how well he is held in his home country.
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This article was originally published on 90min.com/de as FC Barcelona and Gavi agree on new contract released.