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Barcelona starlet Pedri 'has a HUGE £361m release clause in his contract' to ward off interest despite joining from Las Palmas for initial £4.5m... as 17-year-old hails 'magnificent' Lionel Messi for his on-pitch advice

He has only been at the club for a few months, but it is clear that Barcelona see Pedri as part of their long-term future after inserting a gigantic £361.2million release clause into his contract, according to reports.

The 17-year-old only joined the Spanish giants this summer for an initial fee of £4.5m from Las Palmas - although that could rise to £19.9m depending on variables being met, claim Goal. Barca reportedly beat Manchester City and Bayern Munich to his signature.

And the publication adds that such is Barca's high expectation of the teenager that they chose to include this whopping buyout fee into his deal to deter rivals from trying to sign him.