Contract problems at Barca
Gavi (18) is FC Barcelona’s most valuable homegrown with a market value of 90 million euros and was given a contract valid until 2026 plus an exit clause worth billions in September – he could still switch for free on July 1st. Due to financial problems, Barça are in a legal battle with LaLiga, who refuse to recognize Gavi’s contract extension. As a result, his apprenticeship contract, which expires on June 30, 2023, will continue to apply and, according to the sports newspaper, Chelsea have “AS‘ positioned.
The Madrid newspaper reports that Chelsea’s technical director Christopher Vivell, among others, met with Gavi’s adviser Iván De la Peña in Madrid three weeks ago to get the negotiations rolling. The second appointment will take place shortly. Gavi is dissatisfied with the situation that in LaLiga’s eyes he does not have a valid professional contract and with the way Barcelona are dealing with it. The Catalans have already failed to challenge the decision and Gavi could well become the most valuable free transfer in football history in 2023.
With Alaba, Skriniar & Süle: Most valuable free transfers in the world
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20 | Emre Can | 2018 | Market value: €30 million
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From Liverpool FC to Juventus Turin
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20 | Georginio Wijnaldum | 2021 | Market value: €30 million
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From Liverpool FC to Paris Saint-Germain
20 | Saint Mina | 2019 | Market value: €30 million
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From FC Valencia to Celta Vigo
19 | James Rodriguez | 2020 | Market value: €32 million
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From Real Madrid to Everton
13 Jan Paulo Dybala Jan 2022 Jan Marktwert: 35 Mio. €
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From Juventus Turin to AS Roma
13 I Niklas Süle I 2022 I Market value: €35 million
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From Bayern Munich to Borussia Dortmund
13 I Hakan Calhanoglu I 2021 I Market value: €35 million
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From AC to Inter Milan
13 | Adrien Rabiot | 2019 | Market value: €35 million
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From Paris Saint Germain to Juventus
13 | Michael Ballac | 2006 | Market value: €35 million
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From FC Bayern Munich to FC Chelsea
13 | Andreas Christensen | 2022 | Market value: €35 million
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From FC Chelsea to FC Barcelona
9 | Antonio Ruediger | 2022 | Market value: €40 million
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From Chelsea to Real Madrid
9 | Aaron Ramsey | 2019 | Market value: €40 million
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From Arsenal FC to Juventus Turin
9 | Leon Goretzka | 2018 | Market value: €40 million
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From FC Schalke 04 to FC Bayern Munich
9 | Stefan de Vrij | 2018 | Market value: 40 Mio. €
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From Lazio Rome to Inter Milan
7 I Memphis Depay I 2021 I Marktwert: 45 Mio. €
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From Olympique Lyon to FC Barcelona
7 I Franck Kessié I 2022 I Marktwert: 45 Mio. €
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From AC Milan to FC Barcelona
6 | Paul Pogba | 2022 | Market value: €48 million
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From Manchester United to Juventus
5 | Robert Lewandowski | 2014 | Market value: €50 million
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From Borussia Dortmund to Bayern Munich
4 | David Alaba | 2021 | Market value: €55 million
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From Bayern Munich to Real Madrid
2 | Gianluigi Donnarumma | 2021 | Market value: €60 million
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From AC Milan to Paris Saint Germain
2 | Milan Skriniar | 2021 | Market value: €60 million
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From Inter Milan to without a club | Should agree with PSG.
1 | Lionel Messi | 2021 | Market value: €80 million
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From FC Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain
This position has so far been held by Lionel Messi (35), who left Barcelona for PSG in 2021 – even then, the Catalans’ finances were decisive for the farewell. Should Gavi actually leave Barça for free, it would be no less bitter than Messi’s exit, because Gavi is the world’s most valuable player under 18 and still has his career ahead of him. That a club would have to let such a valuable teenager go on a free transfer would also be a first in the world of football.
Luis Enrique and Gavi reunion at Chelsea?
Gavi advisor De la Peña, who played for FC Barcelona for many years during his playing days, also represents ex-Barça coach Luis Enrique, who is also in negotiations with Chelsea. Luis Enrique, who coached Spain’s national team until the World Cup in Qatar, is said to have a very good relationship with Gavi. He made the midfield strategist a regular in Spain’s squad at the age of 17 – he has made 87 appearances for the Catalans since the summer of 2021.
Chelsea reportedly wanted to sign Gavi last summer, but by then the player and club had already verbally agreed on a contract extension. A free transfer to Chelsea would probably increase the obligatory hand money for the top talent significantly.
With their unprecedented transfer offensive this season, the Blues showed that they are focusing primarily on young players: the majority of the 612 million euros was paid for ten footballers who were between 18 and 22 years old at the time of the transfer. At the meeting in Madrid, Vivell is said to have outlined the Blues’ future plan and what an important role Gavi could play in it.
Gavi also cracks the billion: Highest exit clauses in LaLiga
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Vinícius Junior | Real Madrid | Klausel: 700 Mio. €
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Thibaut Courtois | Madrid | Clause: €700 million
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Marco Asensio | Real Madrid | Clause: 700 Mio. €
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Antoine Griezmann | FC Barcelona | Clause: €700 million
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Currently on loan to Atlético Madrid including a mandatory purchase under certain conditions
Brahim Diaz | Real Madrid | Klausel: 750 Mio. €
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Currently on loan to AC Milan including a purchase option with a buyback option
Luka Modric | Real Madrid | Clause: 750 Mio. €
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David Praises | Real Madrid | Klausel: 850 Mio. €
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Federico Valverde | Madrid | Clause: €1 billion
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Ansu Fati I FC Barcelona I Clause: 1 Billion. €
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Raphinha I FC Barcelona I Klausel: 1 Mrd. €
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Gavi I FC Barcelona I Clause: 1 Billion. €
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Sergio Canales | Real Betis | Clause: 1 Mr. €
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Jules Koundé I FC Barcelona I Clause: 1 billion €
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Karim Benzema | Madrid | Clause: €1 billion
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Ronald Araújo | FC Barcelona | Clause: 1 billion €
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Pedri | FC Barcelona | Clause: 1 billion €
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Ferran Torres I FC Barcelona I Klausel: 1 Mr. €
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