Speaking in an interview with Polish journalist Bogdan Rymanowski, Lewandowski reacted to claims made in an unauthorised biography that suggested Barcelona were financially exposed if the striker crossed a certain goal threshold. According to the book, a clause in the deal between Barcelona and Bayern meant that additional payments would be triggered once Lewandowski reached a specific number of goals, placing further strain on an already fragile club economy.
The race for Eduardo highlights just how highly he is valued. When he signed a new contract with Gremio earlier this year, the deal reportedly included a 60 million release clause, a figure meant to reflect both his talent and potential, and to deter a mass exit from the club's academy. Eduardo's appeal is easy to understand. Despite being still a teenager, he's already attracting attention thanks to a mixture of size, speed, and defensive composure.
Until the final moments of the summer transfer window, Ronald Araujo's name was dominating the headlines. The Uruguayan defender's future remained uncertain because of a special €60 million release clause that was active until mid-July. For a player of his calibre, age, and experience, that figure was more than attainable for several top European clubs, and that sparked serious concern within Barcelona.
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