Complete List of La Liga Players’ Release Clauses for 2024–25 Season

Release clauses are a core feature of player transfers in Spanish football, especially in La Liga, where nearly every player contract includes one due to legal requirements. These clauses allow clubs to secure a transfer by paying a fixed fee set in the player’s contract.

While the rules indicate that the player pays the clause, in practice, it’s almost always the buying club that provides the money.

Top stars protected with €1 billion clauses

Powerhouses like Real Madrid and Barcelona protect their top stars with sky-high release clauses — commonly set at €1 billion. These figures are meant to ward off interest from rival clubs and secure long-term contracts.

Big names with realistic clauses

Despite the astronomical clauses of some stars, several players have more accessible buyout options that could trigger major transfers this summer:

• Johnny Cardoso (Real Betis) – €80 million; attracting interest from Atletico Madrid

• Ronald Araujo (Barcelona) – €65 million, available for a limited time

• Martin Zubimendi (Real Sociedad) – €60 million; in advanced talks with Arsenal

• Nico Williams (Athletic Club) – €58 million, valid after Euro 2024

• Alex Baena (Villarreal) – €55 million; also on Atletico Madrid’s radar

Promising young talent at lower prices

La Liga also boasts young talents with relatively affordable release clauses:

• Joan Garcia (Espanyol, goalkeeper) – €25 million

• Alberto Moleiro (Las Palmas, creative midfielder) – €30 million

Clause flexibility and transfer strategies

Release clauses can fluctuate based on contract conditions like promotion, relegation, or national team appearances. Sometimes, clubs agree on transfer deals below the clause amount, especially when they benefit from structured payments or player swaps.

With the 2024–25 season approaching, these clauses are expected to play a pivotal role in shaping the next wave of transfers across La Liga.