Nico Gonzalez has dominated the headlines following his €60 million transfer to Manchester Metropolis. Unsurprisingly, his transfer has gained consideration at Barcelona as effectively, as they’ve a monetary stake within the issues.
Media stories had extensively circulated that the Catalan membership held a 40% sell-on clause, which might internet them €24 million from the €60 million switch.
Nevertheless, FC Porto has issued an official clarification that has altered expectations significantly.
Barcelona to earn solely €10 million from Nico deal
Porto introduced on Monday that they’ve activated an choice to buy 20% of Nico’s future earnings for €3 million, thus decreasing Barcelona’s share from future transfers.
This transfer, mixed with the cancellation of Barcelona’s buy-back choice, has recalibrated the monetary implications for Barcelona.
Nico’s final minute transfer to Man Metropolis has shocked everybody (Picture by Octavio Passos/Getty Photographs)
In accordance with Porto’s assertion, Barcelona will solely obtain €10.3 million from this switch, not the beforehand speculated €24 million.
Breaking down the numbers, Barcelona initially acquired €8.5 million for promoting Nico to Porto again in 2023.
With the brand new settlement, they’ve earned a further €3 million from promoting 20% of the earnings and canceling the buy-back clause.
Now, from Porto’s sale of Nico to Manchester Metropolis, Barcelona will solely see €10.3 million, bringing the whole earnings from Nico’s transfers to €21.8 million.
This might come as a significant blow for Barcelona, particularly contemplating the truth that the membership had the choice to re-sign Nico at a less expensive valuation. The Catalans, however, wish to transfer on and deal with their very own dealings available in the market.