A blockbuster €1 million offer from PSG was decisively rejected, signaling unwavering loyalty from one of the brightest Barcelona stars.
The French giants made a bold attempt to secure a key player from Barcelona, offering a lucrative multi-year contract and a substantial salary increase.
PSG’s ambition was clear: to bolster their squad in a bid to challenge OL Lyon’s dominance in the Première Ligue.
However, their audacious €1 million ($1.2m) bid to trigger the player’s release clause was met with firm resistance from both the club and the star at the heart of the deal.
Sources confirm that the player, Alexia Putellas, a two-time Ballon d’Or winner, chose to remain loyal to Barcelona, where they have made over 450 appearances since returning to the club in 2012.
Despite PSG’s willingness to activate the €1 million release clause, which would have left Barcelona powerless, Putellas reaffirmed their commitment to the Catalan side.
The 31-year-old’s current contract is set to expire next summer, though an option exists to extend it until 2027, offering hope for continued stability at the club.
Barcelona’s squad has already faced significant challenges this season, with a reduced roster of just 18 registered first-team players following the departure of key figures like Fridolina Rolfö, Ingrid Engen, and others.
Only Laia Aleixandri has joined as a new addition, as the club grapples with cost-cutting measures across its sporting teams.
Putellas’s decision to stay is a major boost for a team already stretched thin, especially with several other key players, including Marta Torrejón and Mapi León, facing expiring contracts in 2026.
The rejection of PSG’s offer underscores Putellas’s dedication to Barcelona’s project, providing a beacon of hope for fans as the club navigates financial constraints and a transitional phase.
This decision ensures that one of football’s brightest stars remains at the heart of the Catalan giants’ ambitions.
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