Pedri, the young promise of Spanish soccer, has been the subject of great attention since he joined FC Barcelona in 2019. With his talent and skill, he has proven to be a valuable acquisition for the club.
However, beyond his performance on the field, his transfer has also been the subject of economic analysis due to its payment structure based on variables.
The initial agreement
When FC Barcelona acquired Pedri, the initial agreement included a fixed payment of 5 million euros. Additionally, a series of bonuses would be activated based on certain sports milestones such as the number of matches played and his debut in the Spanish national team.
These variables, mostly related to the player's performance, were designed to protect the club's financial interests. Besides, it was a way to reward Pedri's success on the field.
Five years later
Five years after the signing of the initial contract, this agreement has come to an end. With it, the obligation to pay more variables also concludes. In total, FC Barcelona has disbursed 18 million euros in variables during this period.
A figure largely conditioned by the number of matches played by Pedri, as well as his debut and participation in the national team.
Among the variables established in the contract, the 9 million euros associated with Pedri reaching 50 official matches stand out. Plus another 5 million additional when he reached 100 matches. Added to this are bonuses for his participation in the Spanish national team, contributing to a total of 15 million euros in variables so far.
The real cost of Pedri's signing
Information on additional variables, such as those related to achievements in specific competitions or goals scored, is not available.
But it is known that the total transfer of Pedri has been closed at 23 million euros. This figure includes the initial fixed payment plus the variables already disbursed.
In addition to the deal with FC Barcelona, Las Palmas, Pedri's original club, has also secured another agreement. This grants them 15% of any capital gain caused by a future transfer of the player. That is, if FC Barcelona were to sell Pedri for an amount higher than what they paid for him, Las Palmas would receive 15% of the difference as a benefit.
Pedri's transfer to FC Barcelona has been a complex operation that has combined sports and financial aspects.