A highly-rated Barcelona defender is set to leave the club in a shock move, with the player now very close to finalising his exit.
With the summer transfer window rapidly approaching, the Blaugrana’s sporting department is working tirelessly to secure the long-term futures of those deemed essential to Hansi Flick’s tactical project.
However, the immense success of the academy over the past year has inevitably drawn the gaze of rival scouts, leading to intense speculation regarding potential departures of rising stars.
The prized La Masia prodigy at the heart of this growing European interest is 16-year-old midfield sensation Ebrima Tunkara.
The versatile youngster has become one of the most talked-about names in youth football following a sensational campaign with the Spanish U17 national team, where he recently recorded one goal and five assists in the European Championship.
According to a report from Diario Sport, Tunkara’s rapid rise has not gone unnoticed by the continent’s elite, but Barcelona remains completely unfazed by the noise.
The club has already implemented a “progressive release clause” structure designed specifically to prevent the loss of talents like Tunkara to rival bidders.
Under this new policy, the release clause for academy players born from 2008 onwards increases automatically based on their professional milestones.
For Tunkara, his clause is set to rise to a significant €20 million this summer as he is officially registered with Barça Atlètic.
This proactive financial shielding is a direct response to past frustrations, ensuring that any “shock exit” would require a massive financial commitment that most clubs would struggle to justify for a teenager.
Flick has already earmarked Tunkara as a player to watch during the first team’s pre-season training, which is scheduled to begin on July 13th.
While the media narrative might hint at a departure, the reality within the corridors of the Ciutat Esportiva is one of total confidence: the “jewel” of the 2008 generation is staying exactly where he is.
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