Barcelona’s Profit Revealed: Nico González’s Porto Transfer Fee
Manchester City Secures Nico González in €60M Winter Transfer Deal
Manchester City has completed a significant last-minute transfer, acquiring midfielder Nico González from Porto for €60 million. The 23-year-old Galician talent, who developed at Barcelona’s La Masía academy, joins the Premier League champions on a contract extending until 2029.
Pep Guardiola specifically requested this signing to strengthen City’s midfield and compensate for Rodri’s absence. The transfer marks a remarkable journey for González, who moved from Barcelona to Porto in 2023 for just €8.5 million.
Financial Breakdown and Barcelona’s Windfall
The transfer’s financial structure reveals interesting details:
• Transfer fee: €60 million (full release clause)
• Intermediary fees: €6 million (10%)
• Net proceeds: €54 million
• Porto’s profit: €45.5 million
Barcelona benefits from this deal through:
1. 20% of future sale rights
2. €3 million from Porto’s rights repurchase
3. Total earnings: €12.25 million
Porto’s sporting director, Andoni Zubizarreta, maintained a firm stance throughout negotiations, refusing to lower the release clause. The Portuguese club also exercised its option to buy back 20% of Barcelona’s future sale rights for €3 million, affecting Barcelona’s final earnings from the transfer.
González leaves Porto after establishing himself as a crucial midfielder, appearing in 29 matches this season, with 27 starts. His move to Manchester City comes at a crucial time, as the team prepares to face Real Madrid in the Champions League round of 16.
The transfer also impacts Barcelona’s former player Estanis Pedrola, who moved from Sampdoria to Bologna on loan with a €4 million purchase option. Barcelona retains 50% of Pedrola’s rights, potentially adding to their financial gains.
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