Barcelona has the opportunity to receive a significant financial boost in this winter market thanks to previous deals that included benefit clauses in future sales. This financial relief could be crucial for a club that continues to deal with Financial Fair Play restrictions. Three sales are on the way and will give the blaugrana club an important push to be able to sign in winter.
The most notable case is that of Nico González, the Galician midfielder, currently at Porto, who could join Liverpool, a deal that would be around 60 million euros. If the transfer is finalized at those figures, Barcelona would receive 40% of the amount, that is, 24 million euros. This participation clause in a future sale was included when Nico was transferred for a much lower initial amount, now showing the fruits of that great strategy.
Another key player is Francisco Trincão, the Portuguese winger, who currently plays for Sporting de Portugal, has attracted interest from Milan. Coach Sérgio Conceição, known for his ability to enhance offensive players, has him on his list of priority reinforcements. FC Barcelona, which retains 50% of the player's economic rights, could receive 12.5 million euros if the deal closes around 25 million.
Mingueza Has a Buyback Clause They Won't Execute
Finally, Óscar Mingueza could also be looking for a change of scenery. The Catalan defender, who plays for Celta de Vigo, is on RB Leipzig's radar, a club with a strong tradition in developing young talents. If the transfer is confirmed for about 20 million euros, Barça would receive 50%, that is, 10 million euros, as agreed in the past.
In total, these three operations could contribute up to 41.5 million euros to the blaugrana coffers, a figure that would allow the club to face its financial commitments with greater ease. Moreover, these revenues are not subject to the same restrictions as direct sales, making them an especially valuable resource.
Laporta Receives Unexpected Income
Laporta and his economic team have been seeking ways to maximize available resources, and these operations demonstrate that long-term vision can yield significant results. The winter market hasn't officially started yet, but it's already shaping up to be a key period for Barcelona, which hopes these "gifts" materialize at a crucial moment.
With these potential transactions, Barça wouldn't only strengthen its economic position but also take an important step forward financially. Its goal is to regain the financial stability needed to compete at the highest level in Europe, and Joan Laporta is working on this with these revenues that may come via sales.