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Javi Guerra, a 23-year-old midfielder from Valencia, remains in the Barcelona market, but the operation takes a turn this summer. As of this Saturday, his release clause will increase from 40 million euros to 60 million euros, a contractual change that hinders any short-term signing attempts. 

Barcelona's interest in the Spanish international has existed for weeks. The sports director, Deco, held a meeting with the player's representatives in June to understand his situation, although no progress has been made so far towards an agreement with Valencia. 

Barcelona loses the advantage of 40 million

The most relevant change in the operation comes with the modification of the release clause. Until now, any interested club could acquire Javi Guerra by paying 40 million euros, but as of the beginning of August, that amount automatically rises to 60 million euros, as established in the contract signed by the player with Valencia in his last renewal. 

This increment completely alters the scenario for Barcelona. Although the midfielder fits the profile in terms of age, growth potential, and football fit, the Catalan club did not speed up the operation before the new clause took effect.

The Barcelona entity operates under the economic constraints of rule 1:1 and is exploring different options to strengthen the squad. In this context, the sports management has opened several files for the current market and also considering future transfer windows, with Javi Guerra among the monitored players. 

Valencia maintains a firm stance

Valencia has no intention of negotiating the departure of the midfielder. The club's position has been consistent throughout the summer: the player would only leave Mestalla if a team fully meets his release clause. 

Javi Guerra's contract runs until June 2029, an agreement signed last year that included a salary increase and a system of variable clauses. This safeguard strengthens Valencia's negotiating position against interested clubs.

Additionally, the player has just completed a season with a significant role at Mestalla and made his debut with the Spanish national team, circumstances that have increased his market value and attracted the attention of several European teams. 

Javi Guerra's future is conditioned by the new clause

With the clause now set at 60 million euros, Barcelona's room for maneuver is significantly reduced. Unless there is a change in Valencia's stance or a negotiation that lowers these demands, the operation becomes much more complex than just a few days ago.

For now, Javi Guerra remains a player followed by Barcelona, but the increase from 40 million to 60 million euros forces the Catalan club to rethink its moves in this final stretch of the transfer market.

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