MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid have included a 700 million euro (£630.87 million) buy-out clause in playmaker Isco’s new five-year contract, designed to prevent a repeat of the Neymar situation experienced by Barcelona, local media reported on Thursday. Real's rivals Barca were caught off-guard when Paris St Germain triggered the 222 million euro buy-out clause in Neymar's contract, which paved the way for the Brazil striker to move to the French club in August. A key player for both club and country, Isco is in his fifth season in the Spanish capital after joining from Malaga. He has made 197 appearances for the club, scoring 34 times, and was named man of the match as they dispatched Manchester United in the European Super Cup in August. He also starred for Spain, scoring twice as they defeated Group G rivals Italy 3-0 earlier this month to move within a victory of World Cup qualification.

Source: The Star September 14, 2017 15:33 UTC