With the summer transfer window coming up rumors are running rampant. That means buyout clauses will be discussed. How do they work? What impact could they have on Barça's transfers this summer?
It seems like the rumors between Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte and FC Barcelona have been around for years (because, well, they have been around for years). Despite the consistent flow of rumors linking the two entities, the only consistency among the rumors is the inconsistency in fees reported. That is not entirely uncommon, either. The inconsistencies center around buyout clauses, and how they work.