Media: Barcelona will retain great talent. Astronomical clause Football

Alejandro Balde has been a very important figure for FC Barcelona since the beginning of last season. After Jordi Alba left this summer, he became the starting left-back. And since he is only 19 years old, the club has big plans for him.

Alejandro Balde will extend his contract with FC Barcelona. Huge release clause

The young player’s contract expires at the end of June 2024, so he could sign a new employer as early as January next year. However, at the moment, the scenario that he will extend his contract with the Catalan team is much more realistic.

According to the Catalan “Mundo Deportivo”, the official announcement should take place next Thursday. On that day, Jorge Mendes, Balde’s agent, will appear in Barcelona and sign the appropriate documents, and a photo session will also take place with the participation of president Joan Laporta and sports director Deco. Arrangements on this matter were made in July, before the departure for the tour to the United States. The new contract will be valid until the end of June 2028, it will include a release clause of one billion euros (in Spain, every player must have a release clause). The player will also receive a large raise.

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Alejandro Balde is a graduate of FC Barcelona, ​​he made his debut in the first team on September 14, 2021 in a match against Bayern Munich (0:3) in the Champions League. So far, he has played 55 matches, in which he scored one goal and provided seven assists, winning the championship and the Spanish Super Cup. Additionally, he played for the Spanish national team six times, making his debut against Costa Rica (7-0) at the World Championships in Qatar.