Barcelona has secured a €50,000 financial windfall from the transfer of a former forward, providing a modest boost to their coffers,
With the club’s president Joan Laporta, the recent La Liga champions had originally hoped for a better return on investment this summer for such passive deals, but the low transfer fee for the player leaves a mix of disappointment for the club, especially as this number was likely perceived to be a higher yield; while a small amount, it detailing the next step for Barcelona and the limitations attached to extracting greater returns on their previous players.
The player in question is Ferran Jutgla, who moved from Club Brugge to Celta Vigo for €5.5 million, according to Mundo Deportivo.
The 10%, or €50,000, sell-on clause was the resulting gain from the sale to Celta Vigo, being quite a far cry from the reported €7 million transfer fee that could have resulted in a greater gain from the transaction.
Jutgla also left Barcelona in 2022, but had a significant impact at Brugge, scoring 40 goals and recording 24 assists in 148 appearances.
Jutgla now aims to make a contribution at Celta Vigo for their Europa League aspirations.
The €50,000 is a small buffer for Barcelona’s financial statement, albeit the longer-term implications of the outcome from this deal have left the club feeling sour.
With economic challenges, this sort of passive income is so important, but the transfer only represents the uncertainty of sell-on clauses in football.
Jutgla’s rise to prominence in Belgium had perhaps raised expectations for a larger fee, and the small fee ultimately reflects market realities.
As Barcelona continues to walk a tightrope with finances, they will look to such passive income opportunities, e.g., sell-on clauses, and hope/expect that future transfers of players they previously sold will result in more material income towards enhancing their squad.
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