Porto has confirmed that they had already bought part of the Barcelona sales clause for midfielder Nico Gonzalez before the end day of 50 million pounds rebate at Manchester City.
The city’s search to replace the injured Rodri saw them part with a significant amount of money To land Nico’s signing, he won the 23 -year -old in a lucrative agreement that also benefits his former businessmen, Barcelona.
League giants negotiated a 40% sale clause in Nico’s price transfer to Porto in the summer of 2023 and remained in the pocket about £ 20 million (€ 24 million) CityThe last purchase, but Porto has confirmed that the quota of the sum of Barcelona was really smaller.
“FC Porto also reports that he has exercised in advance the option to buy at the Football Club Barcelona (” FC Barcelona “) 20% of the capital gains in the transfer of the player, worth 2.5 million £ (3 million euros), retaining FC Barcelona right to only 20% of transfer capital gains, also canceling the purchase option that FC Barcelona had to the player worth £ 25 million (30 million euros), exercise until June 30, 2025, “a statement was read.
It means Barcelona It will gain around £ 10.8 million (13 million euros) of the agreement, a welcome boost to the club when they fight to restore the order to their finances.
The President of the Club, Joan Laporta Sports world Gala: “The market ends at 24 hours and there may be some surprises. We can close some agreements. We are now waiting for Deco.”
However, when he pushed, Laporta insisted that he simply spoke of the Nico movement.
“I was referring to the guarantee operations, the signing of Nico by Manchester City,” Laporta offered as final words when he left the event.
