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Firmino's Contract Clause Blocks Arsenal's £83M Bid

1/15/2025

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In a surprising twist, Liverpool's owners, Fenway Sports Group, inserted an anti-Arsenal clause in Roberto Firmino's 2015 contract, stemming from Arsenal's unsuccessful £40 million pursuit of Luis Suarez in 2013. This clause mandated direct negotiations, blocking Arsenal from activating Firmino's £83 million release clause. Firmino went on to etch his name in Liverpool's history, netting 111 goals.

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In a surprising twist, Liverpool's owners, Fenway Sports Group, inserted an anti-Arsenal clause in Roberto Firmino's 2015 contract, stemming from Arsenal's unsuccessful £40 million pursuit of Luis Suarez in 2013. This clause mandated direct negotiations, blocking Arsenal from activating Firmino's £83 million release clause. Firmino went on to etch his name in Liverpool's history, netting 111 goals.