Barrenetxea

Recent reports from May 2026 indicated Chelsea was preparing a proposal of approximately €80 million to sign the player. Multiple reports from May and June 2026 also consistently cite a €75 million release clause in his contract, which his club, Real Sociedad, is expected to demand. In June 2026, it was reported that Arsenal was preparing a lower opening offer of €30 million.

Our valuation is driven by the consistently reported €75 million release clause in Ander Barrenetxea's long-term contract, which runs until 2030. Strong interest from multiple high-spending Premier League clubs, including a reportedly prepared €80 million proposal from Chelsea, suggests any transfer would command a fee at the very top end of the market. While a lower opening offer of €30 million was mentioned, Real Sociedad's strong negotiating position makes a final fee near the release clause the most probable outcome.