According to Mundo Deportivo, FC Barcelona have the option to partner with the team's young defender
Alex Valle.
Automatic renewal
, the extension will see the release fee rise to €30 million.
Alex Valle, 20, is a Spain native who was selected for Spain's U19 squad.He spent the 2023-24 season on loan with Barcelona, during which time he made 29 appearances for Levante, where he excelled.
Valle's current contract with Barcelona, which expires next summer, contains a clause that will expire on August 1 of this year, which allows Barcelona to opt for an automatic extension of Valle's contract. If Barcelona choose to extend, Valle's release fee will rise from the current €8 million to €30 million, while he will receive a significant pay rise. If Barcelona choose not to renew, Valle's release fee will drop to €3 million.
Valle is currently training with Barcelona's first team, and head coach Frick will decide whether he stays or goes based on his performance in the training. Valle's future is not only about the strength of Barcelona's defense, but also about the club's training strategy for young players.
Barcelona fans are looking forward to Valle's future and hope that he will be able to show his strength in the first team and contribute more to the team. With the terms of his contract extension about to expire, FC Barcelona will need to make a decision soon to ensure Valle's future direction.
