FC Barcelona continues working on restructuring its squad for the upcoming season. One of Deco's main objectives is to generate income without affecting sports performance. With the need to balance accounts and continue strengthening the team, the club seeks to profit from players who are no longer part of the project.
In this context, an unexpected operation could provide significant financial relief for the club without any market movement. It involves the sale of a player that Xavi Hernández once discarded, but whose performance in Portugal has increased his price.
Xavi's Discard That Now Brings Money to Barça
The Portuguese winger arrived at Barça in 2020 for 31 million euros, but he never managed to establish himself in the first team. After several loans, the club decided to transfer him to Sporting Lisbon, retaining 50% of the rights to his future transfer.
This clause, which went unnoticed at the time, now gains great importance. Trincão has excelled at Sporting and his market value has increased considerably. This has caused interest from several European clubs looking to sign him next summer.
The Offer Barça Awaits
The Portuguese's evolution in the Primeira Liga has been remarkable. In the current season, Trincão has accumulated 8 goals and 10 assists, becoming one of Sporting's key pieces. His progression has sparked interest from Premier League and Serie A teams, who see him as a skillful winger capable of making a difference.
It is estimated that Sporting Lisbon could close his sale for a figure close to 40 million euros. If this transfer is confirmed, Barça would receive 50% of the transfer, that is, around 20 million euros.
For Deco, this news is a godsend. Barça's sporting director knows that every euro counts, and receiving 20 million for a player who wasn't in his plans is great news.
Barça's intention is to use this money to improve its accounts and, as much as possible, strengthen the squad in key positions. The arrival of a right-back and a midfielder is prioritized, and Trincão's financial injection could contribute to this.
A Perfect Deal Without Lifting a Finger
This type of operation reflects the importance of including resale clauses in the transfers of young players. Deco is already applying this strategy in recent sales and will continue to do so in the future.
Although Xavi discarded Trincão at the time, his stint at Sporting Lisbon has ended up benefiting Barça financially. Now, it only remains to wait for his definitive transfer to be completed so that the blaugrana club can add a significant amount to its coffers without making any effort in the market.