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€1 BILLION release clause! Barcelona ready to hand massive new deal to 17-year-old wonderkid Pau Cubarsi

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  • Cubarsi impressing at Barcelona
  • Teenager set for new contract
  • Reports of a €1bn release clause
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    According to Fabrizio Romano, the Catalan side have sent a new contract proposal to the centre-back, which includes a long-term deal, a pay rise, and a €1 billion (£855m/$1.08b) release clause. He adds they hope to tie the 17-year-old down to new terms before the end of the season.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Cubarsi is another success story of Barcelona's La Masia academy. The youngster is making a big impact in the Spanish giants' first-team, alongside Pedri, Gavi, Lamine Yamal, and more. At a time when the club has struggled financially, these importance of the academy cannot be overstated.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    Cubarsi, who initially was at Girona's academy between the ages of seven and 11 before joining Barcelona, made his Spain debut earlier this year - shortly after breaking into Xavi's first-team. He has made 13 appearances so far this season for Barca.

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    WHAT NEXT?

    Cubarsi's Barcelona - who sit second in La Liga behind rivals and league leaders Real Madrid - host Las Palmas on Saturday night, followed by the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie away to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.

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