Big news from the world football! Barcelona just made a smart move and pocketed Francisco Trincao €11 million dollars after a Portuguese club bought 50% of the rights to one of their former winger. Yeah, you heard that right.
The winger, Francisco Trincao, originally joined Sporting CP from Barcelona. Barcelona still held 50% rights of the player until now, but finally agreed to sell their remaining half to Sporting for €11 million dollars. This deal wasn’t just any quick sale, it helps Barcelona clear some financial Unorganized and ease registration troubles for new players.
Here’s the twist though. Barcelona originally paid around €31 million dollors for Trincao but ended up selling their share at a loss. Francisco Trincao’s market value is still higher, close to €35 million, but Barcelona needed to make this move very fast. They did. The €11 million boost is a nice little windfall, especially ahead of the new season.
And what about Francisco Trincao? He’s got a contract with Sporting CP till 2027 and had a decent season back in Portugal. Earlier rumors said the Premier League might have been interested in a big transfer, but this sale means he’s staying put for now.
So, while Barcelona misses out on a big profit, this €11 million deal brings immediate cash flow relief for the club. Smart business in a tricky football market.
Stay tuned for more updates!