FC Barcelona has managed to get rid of a major problem with Clément Lenglet. In the end, the center-back has mutually agreed to terminate his contract with Barça, becoming a free agent and able to sign with Atlético. After a long time being left out, the Frenchman is no longer part of the culer squad and is leaving by forgiving many millions of euros so he can depart.
Clément Lenglet had a contract with Barça until 2027, which means he is giving up two years of salary. In total, as reported by "Jijantes", the outlet led by Gerard Romero, the savings are slightly over 20 million euros (20 million euros) over the next two seasons. This represents a significant clean-up of the wage bill, allowing this space to also be used in the financial 'fair play' to register new players.
Despite having given up so much money, Lenglet hasn't left the colchonero side for free. To accept his termination, the defender has requested 1.5 million euros (1.5 million euros) in return, as revealed by Gerard Romero's outlet.
Clément Lenglet says goodbye to Barça after 7 years
Clément Lenglet is now history at FC Barcelona. The French center-back, who arrived in the summer of 2018 from Sevilla for 35 million euros (35 million euros), has put an end to his time as a blaugrana in 2025. He has done so by leaving for free. After terminating his contract with the culer club, he has signed for Atlético at zero cost, in a move that once again raises criticism about Barça's financial management.
Lenglet, who will soon turn 30 years old, never managed to establish himself as an undisputed starter at Camp Nou. He had good moments, especially in his first and second seasons, but his performance declined over time. After several loans (Tottenham and Aston Villa among them), the club decided to release him from his contract to close a chapter marked by inconsistency.
In total, Lenglet played more than 160 matches with Barça and won a La Liga, a Copa del Rey, and a Spanish Super Cup. Now, he is starting a new adventure at Atlético de Madrid with the hope of regaining his best form. The operation doesn't bring income to the culer club, but it does lighten the wage bill. Clément Lenglet, an expensive bet that never really worked out at Camp Nou...