Barcelona confirm contract renewal of four players including Pique, Ter Stegen

Following a tumultuous summer which saw club legend Lionel Messi demand an exit, Barcelona have finally sprung into action. With just one major signing - Sergi Dest from Ajax - Camp u outfit were criticised for ir transfer inactivity. club is w looking to dust off criticism, starting with contract renewal of four players. 

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Gerard Pique extends stay until 2024

Barcelona had a busy Monday night with team bashing Ferencvaros in ir Champions League opener, which was followed up with contract extension of four first-team players. Club vice-captain Gerard Pique has extended his contract with Catalan giants until June 2024.

Gerard Pique contract has been inserted with a hefty €500 million release clause as well. Interestingly, his contract will be based on number of appearances he mans for Barcelona, beginning from 2021-22 season. defender will be 37 if he decides to hour entirety of his contract with Camp u outfit. 

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Ter Stegen contract runs until 2025

Besides Gerard Pique contract confirmation, Barcelona have also confirmed renewals for Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Clement Lenglet and Frenkie de Jong. Ter Stegen contract runs until June 2025, coupled with a €500 million release clause. On or hand, Lenglet and De Jong have extended ir contracts until June 2026. release clause, however, is varying for duo. While Nerlands midfielder has a €400 million release clause, it will take any club at least €300 million to sign Lenglet unilaterally. 

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Ar Barcelona pay cut on cards 

contract extension confirmation has taken many by surprise with frequent reports of a Barcelona pay cut policy set to be introduced. club had already imposed a pay cut during coronavirus-induced lockdown, but citing impact on Barcelona w bill, ar proposal is set to be tabled next year. 

first-team players are wary of ar Barcelona pay cut policy and have expressed same to club hierarchy via a burofax. Three players - Ter Stegen, Lenglet and Sergi Dest - have agreed to accept pay cut, courtesy of mounting pressure on club amid hefty Barcelona w bill. 

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