Arsenal are showing interest in Barcelona’s defensive star Pau Cubarsí

Barcelona wonderkid Pau Cubarsi has a €500 million release clause in his current contract at Camp Nou, and Arsenal is apparently one of the teams interested in signing him. Since his debut under former manager Xavi two years ago, the 19-year-old Spain international has been a fixture in the Barcelona first squad and is already regarded as one of the greatest center defenders in the world of football.

Since making his Barcelona debut against Unionistas de Salamanca in January 2024, Cubarsi has participated in more over 100 senior games. Hansi Flick’s team intends to provide him with an upgraded contract soon, as his current one is set to expire in 2029.

According to a startling revelation from CaughtOffside, Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, and Manchester City are all monitoring the teenager’s position, but the Blaugrana have no intention of letting him leave Camp Nou.

Although a move is reportedly unlikely to happen this summer, all four teams are well-known fans of the 19-year-old and will be prepared to act if Barcelona is able to reach an agreement with the defender to extend his contract.

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Barcelona, for their part, seem at ease. Cubarsí’s future seems certain to be in Catalonia, with intentions to reward his growth with a better deal. The hint that he may wear the captain’s armband in the future is much more telling.

Seldom are such actions symbolic. They are tactical and intended to serve as a player’s emotional and professional anchor. Cubarsí is a perfect fit for a team that has always prized continuity and identity.

Football, however, has a tendency to change swiftly. Interested teams have not gotten in touch with the player or his representation, but if contract talks continue to stagnate, things might change.

“Clubs may want to get involved and let Cubarsi know they are interested if there is any indication that he is delaying signing a new contract.”

For the time being, Cubarsí is still precisely where Barcelona wants him to be—developing, learning, and subtly becoming one of the most complete young defenders in Europe.