According to Sport, during the last year and a half, Barcelona has managed to win almost 65 million euros of the sale of players who, for the most part, had never made their debut for the first team or had a very limited game time.
Some of these agreements have been a surprise, particularly since they involve players who were not considered regular accessories in the senior team.
One of the most notable transactions was the sale of Nico González to Manchester City, which has provided Barcelona a significant financial performance.
This sale is just an example of a broader strategy established by the club’s technical staff in recent years.
They have included clauses in players contracts, particularly with the graduates of the Masia, which allow Barcelona to win a percentage of future transfer rates. This is part of a deliberate effort to capitalize on the talent from the renowned club academy.
What is the story?
In total, the sale of Nico has noted Barcelona € 21.8 million, including the 3 million euros previously paid and the € 8 million of future transfer percentages.
Other players have also contributed to the clubs of the club, such as Mika Faye, who was sold to Rennes for 10 million euros, and Julian Araujo, whose transfer to Bournemouth brought another € 10 million.
The move of Chadi Riad to Crystal Palace brought € 9 million, while Marc Guiu’s transfer to Chelsea generated 6 million euros.
The movement of Unai Hernández to Al-Itihad in Saudi Arabia resulted in 5 million euros, and the transfer of Estanis Pedrola to Sampdoria brought 3 million euros, with the possibility of an increase if Bologna decides to exercise its purchase option.
The master mind
This strategy, which has been carefully orchestrated by Decco and the Technical Secretariat, has proven to be a “mutual benefit” for Barcelona. It allows the club to generate income from players while retaining control over their future movements.
The inclusion of future transfer percentages ensures that Barcelona benefits financially if these players achieve greater success in other places.
With the rich talent through La Masia, Barcelona ensures that they are prepared to harvest the rewards of their academy, even when these players are sold to other clubs.