Torres has been unavailable to play for Barca when you consider that becoming a member of weeks in the past because registering the striker would suggest falling foul of La Liga's spending regulations. Umtiti's 3-yr extension method his wages may be unfold over an extended period of time, which in turn reduces the amount Barcelona are because of pay inside the modern economic year.
Barcelona also stated the French defender is decreasing part of the earnings that he became due to acquire within the year and half of final on his agreement. The club delivered: "This contract extension does no longer entail any more economic commitments for FC Barcelona with reference to the player."
The extension got here as a surprise given Barcelona had been looking to promote Umtiti to help reduce the club's debts of extra than 1000000000 euros. His preceding agreement turned into well worth around 18 million euros consistent with 12 months.
Barca's spending limit this season is simply below ninety eight million euros but they are extensively over-price range, with La Liga regulations mentioning they are able to spend most effective 25 in line with cent of any financial savings made as a end result.
Umtiti became as soon as a key participant for the Catalans however his career has taken a downward turn due to a string of injuries and he has lengthy-been on the fringes of the first team. But the 28-year-vintage's sudden renewal means Torres is sooner or later eligible to play for Barca.
"Through this agreement extension, FC Barcelona will be capable of growth its financial truthful play quota and as a consequence sign up Ferran Torres with Spanish Football League," the club stated. But Torres, who joined for fifty five million euros from City on December 28, has examined effective for Covid and will need to go back a poor take a look at to make his debut in the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia this week.
Barcelona play Real Madrid within the semi-finals on Wednesday and the winners will face either Atletico Madrid or Athletic Bilbao inside the final on Sunday.
