A clutch having a pressure plate (1) and a counter plate (16) is provided, with the pressure plate being displaceable by a clutch actuating mechanism such that a clutch disk can be clamped between the pressure plate and counter plate. The pressure plate is a multi-piece pressure plate having a central body (1) which includes a friction surface and on which at least one connecting element (5) is located, which protrudes beyond the friction surface and is connected to the clutch actuating mechanism for burst optimization and cost savings purposes.