Georges Mikautadze's release clause increases to €78 million at Villarreal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 10:21 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Villarreal's Georges Mikautadze now has a release clause of €78 million, effective since August 15. This rise from €60 million aims to deter transfer interest from clubs like FC Barcelona, which is monitoring Mikautadze's performance. Villarreal officials indicate no formal offers have been received, emphasizing they are not considering the striker's departure at this time. The clause adjustment stems from an automatic mechanism in Mikautadze's contract, aligning with similar policies for other first-team players.
- •Mikautadze's clause increased by 30% to €78 million.
- •Barcelona is interested but has made no formal bid.
- •The clause rise took effect on August 15.
- •Villarreal states they are not looking to sell Mikautadze.
- •Automatic updates in contracts suggest a systematic policy for player retention.
- 10:21 AMYahoo Sports — Mikautadze's clause rises to €78m amid Barça interest
"Villarreal is pleased that, under Georges Mikautadze’s contract, his release clause has stood at €78 million since last August 15. The measure aims to protect the Georgian international striker fr...
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