FC Barcelona invented an unprecedented clause for its future recruits

FC Barcelona is not really going through the best period in its history. In the sights of UEFA in the context of the Negreira affair, the club chaired by Joan Laporta must also deal with a very complicated financial situation. The young Gavi’s A team contract has been canceled and the face of Barça version 2023/2024 (extensions or recruits) greatly depends on future sales.

However, the Catalan club does not lack ambition for its next transfer window. The Spanish press has already indicated that the Blaugranas were in advanced negotiations with two great potential recruits: Ilkay Gündogan (32) and Iñigo Martinez (29). The German midfielder from Manchester City has the advantage of being free of any contract next July.

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As for the Athletic defender, the Catalan media ensure that his arrival in Catalonia is already complete. However, faced with the uncertainties linked to its ability to sell to make room for recruits, Barça offered an unprecedented clause to its two targets according to information from rims relayed by AS.

Clearly, the Culers offered the two players to sign a new clause, the fair play clause. What does it consist of ? In case Barca fail to register them for the 2023/2024 season, Gündogan and Martinez could be loaned out to another club who will pay them on the same terms as negotiated with the Catalans. A proposal to which Iñigo Martinez answered in the affirmative according to Mundo Deportivo. On the other hand, the German would have big doubts.