
La Liga
Barcelona continues to comb the market in search of a promising and reliable goalkeeper, and one of the names that has gained a lot of strength in recent days is that of Lucas Chevalier. The young goalkeeper from Lille, just 23 years old, has been one of the sensations of Ligue 1, and his performance has not gone unnoticed by the top clubs on the continent. In Barcelona, they believe that his profile would fit perfectly into the new sports project, but the operation is far from simple.
The release clause of Lucas Chevalier
The main obstacle in the negotiation lies in the high cost that the French club demands to let him go. Lille has made it clear that they have no intention of negotiating below certain parameters: his release clause amounts to 40 million euros, and in the best-case scenario, they would accept a slight reduction, down to 35 million. A figure that, given the financial situation of the Blaugrana club, seems practically unaffordable.
Chevalier, on his part, has not made any public statements about his future, but close sources assure that he would be open to taking a step forward in his sports career if a serious proposal comes from Spain. However, he is also aware that his current club will not facilitate his departure without receiving a compensation commensurate with his market value, especially considering his age and potential for progression.
Barcelona will now have to decide whether to push forward to try to reach an agreement or focus its efforts on more affordable alternatives. Meanwhile, other European clubs have started to make moves for the Frenchman, who could change his environment this summer if the right offer arrives. Lille, firm in their stance, is waiting for the resolution of the future of their star goalkeeper.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Barcelona ya conoce el precio a pagar por el fichaje de Lucas Chevalier