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Barcelona Gives Christensen Final Two-Year, Incentive-Laden Offer

The club seeks a swift decision following an injury-hit season that has left the defender sidelined.

Overview

  • Barcelona has told Andreas Christensen’s camp it will move on unless it receives a prompt response to what it calls a final proposal.
  • The offer runs for two years and cuts the defender’s guaranteed salary to roughly half of his current pay.
  • Earnings would hinge on participation thresholds at 30–40%, 40–50%, and over 50% of matches, with the top tier lifting total pay by more than 50% over the base.
  • A club protection allows termination after the first season with reduced compensation if he plays in under 30% of games.
  • Talks have stretched for weeks without agreement as Christensen remains out with a serious knee injury after logging 17 appearances and 515 minutes this season, with his last game in December.