Fabrizio Romano recently revealed a major update in the Clement Lenglet saga at Barcelona. It was disclosed that the French defender is on the verge of joining Atletico Madrid on loan while also extending his contract with Barcelona for an extra year.

Barcelona’s compliance with financial fair play regulations is expected to be impacted by this move, as highlighted by Mundo Deportivo. The financial implications of Lenglet’s contract extension have been outlined, shedding light on the club’s financial adjustments resulting from the extension.

Lenglet’s earnings from Barcelona would have been substantial without the contract extension. However, the extension will spread out the total amount due to him over three years, resulting in reduced annual earnings for the player.

Barcelona has already succeeded in reducing their wage expenses for the season due to the extended contract, while also altering the amortization period for his costs.

This financial adjustment could lead to additional savings for Barcelona, particularly if Lenglet’s salary post-extension constitutes a significant percentage of the total team wages.

As a consequence, the club could save a substantial portion of his wages and amortization costs during his loan period, potentially realizing significant financial benefits.

The move signifies a crucial stride for Barcelona in their pursuit of adhering to the 1:1 financial rule, and it may pave the way for the acquisition of another player prior to the closure of the summer transfer window.