- New contract elevates team status.
- Reportedly mirrors Lamine Yamal's €1 billion buyout clause.
Barcelona’s talented young centre-back, Pau Cubarsi, has signed a five-year contract extension, securing his long-term future with the Catalan giants until at least June 2027. The 17-year-old, who has made impressive strides in the senior side this season, has earned himself 20 first-team appearances since breaking into the fold this campaign.
Cubarsi, a product of Barça’s renowned youth academy, La Masia, has rapidly emerged as one of the most promising young talents in Spanish football. His impressive performances have not only caught the attention of Barcelona’s coaching staff but also earned him two caps for Spain at the international level.
Barcelona announced via their official website that Cubarsi had agreed to terms on a fresh deal, including elevated status within the main team setup. The new contract provides Cubarsi with enhanced job security, replacing his previous academy agreement featuring a modest €10 million release fee. While Spanish labour laws restricting contracts for minors mean Cubarsi could not officially commit beyond four additional seasons, the teen sensation will become eligible for a lengthier arrangement when he turns 18 in early 2025.
Sources close to the situation believe Cubarsi’s new contract mirrors the lucrative terms offered to fellow prodigious attacker Lamine Yamal just months prior. Yamal’s agreement saw the promising forward receive a staggering €1 billion buyout clause, and it is likely that Cubarsi’s deal includes similar terms.
This contract extension demonstrates Barcelona’s commitment to nurturing and retaining their homegrown talent, and Cubarsi’s future looks bright as he continues to develop and grow with the Catalan giants.
