Barcelona might have to pay €1.2 million to contract rebel over appearance clause

Barcelona’s patience with Ousmane Dembele has run out after the Frenchman refused to sign a contract extension with the club. The administration was ready to send him to the stands for the rest of the season, only for Xavi to intervene and include him with the rest of the team.

However, it seems their problems could increase multifold as Culemania report Barcelona might have to give €1.25 million to Dembele over an appearance clause in his contract. The variable comes into play when he plays 45 minutes or more in at least 60% of the total matches across the season.

That clause has been in contract since he made the switch to Camp Nou in 2017, but it has never been triggered due to injuries.

And as it stands, Barcelona are not in hot waters, given Dembele has only participated 45+ minutes in 22% of the matches so far this season – 8/36.

Barcelona could potentially play 21 more matches this season if they are to reach the finals of the Europa League.