Barcelona’s Jaw-Dropping Clause For Lamine Yamal And Lewandowski’s Injury Scare

Barcelona has taken a firm stance to protect its young talent in an era defined by the exorbitant transfer prices of the past. The jaw-dropping one billion euro release clause in Lamine Yamal‘s new Barcelona contract exemplifies the club’s steadfast commitment to protecting its players from the allure of outside suitors.

Since the infamous Neymar Jr drama, which resulted in the Brazilian superstar’s eye-popping 222 million euro transfer to Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2017, the Catalan giants have adopted a no-nonsense strategy. Their strategy centres on preventing crises by imposing outrageously high release clauses, thereby discouraging rival teams from making risky grabs for their prized possessions.

Of course, exceptions exist, such as Ousmane Dembele, who negotiated a release clause that balanced realism and player empowerment.

In this extraordinary move, Lamine Yamal proudly joins the illustrious “one billion club,” an exclusive roster of players described as premium assets. These individuals represent both the present and the future of Barcelona, with the club envisioning them as future leaders.

Lamine now stands alongside nine other Barcelona players with termination clauses of this magnitude. This elite group includes Alejandro Balde (contract until 2028), Ferran Torres (2027), Raphinha (2027), Jules Kounde (2027), Pedri (2026), Ronald Araujo (2026), Gavi (2026), and Darvich (a reserve team talent with a contract until 2027).

Ansu Fati, who also has a one billion euro release clause, is a special instance. He is presently playing on loan at Brighton, though, in an effort to find the regular playing time that eluded him at Barcelona.

With the addition of Lamine, almost all of Barcelona’s potential stars are now covered by these enormous release clauses, reaffirming the club’s dedication to developing and keeping its young players. Only Fermin is an exception to this rigid rule; he recently extended his contract to 2027 with a 400 million euro release clause.

Lewandowski’s Injury Scare After Barcelona Coast To Victory Against FC Porto

Barcelona’s Polish forward  – Robert Lewandowski (L) tackled by FC Porto’s Portuguese defender, David Carmo during the UEFA Champions League 1st round day 2 group H football match at the Dragao stadium in Porto on October 4, 2023. | Photo Credit: PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images

Barcelona fans were left holding their breath as star striker Robert Lewandowski limped off the pitch with a potential injury during their clash with FC Porto. The 35-year-old icon, a key fixture in the No. 9 role, was taken off around the half-hour mark after a rash challenge by David Carmo left him nursing a left foot injury.

While hopes are high that it’s just a knock, his absence is a significant blow to the Catalan giants, who were already missing Raphinha due to injury. Despite this setback, Ferran Torres managed to give Barcelona the lead just before half-time, offering a glimmer of hope.