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Barcelona are 'looking to tie down 17-year-old star Gavi to a new deal with a £430MILLION release clause'... but they could hit a stumbling block in bid to secure his future until 2026 due to FIFA rules regarding long term contracts for under 18 players Gavi only made his Barcelona debut in August after coming on as a substitute But the midfielder has impressed enough to start last three LaLiga matches The 17-year-old's excellent form has earned him a call-up to the Spanish side Barca are now already focusing on extending current deal which ends in 2023

By Dan Ripley for MailOnline

Published: 09:17 BST, 5 October 2021 | Updated: 09:17 BST, 5 October 2021

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Barcelona are already looking to hand teenage sensation Gavi a new deal following his excellent start to the season.

The 17-year-old midfielder has been one of few positives for the struggling Nou Camp outfit who heading into the international break reside ninth in LaLiga and have also lost their first two Champions League games.

But Gavi, who only made his Barcelona debut back in August in LaLiga as a substitute against Getafe, has impressed during the run, and has earned a place in the starting XI.

Gavi has been a sensation for Barcelona despite their relatively poor start to the season

The midfielder has started their last three top flight games and featured in both of the Spanish side's European encounters.

Barca's woes on the pitch on the pitch have not hidden his talents, with Spain boss Luis Enrique even giving him a call up for the national squad this month, as they take on European champions Italy in the Nations