FC Barcelona has clinched a vital €11 million boost from a Portuguese club, strengthening its Financial Fair Play position.
The La Liga giants, who have been navigating economic challenges, have capitalized on the transfer market by leveraging the rights of a former player.
This latest transaction, alongside other deals involving ex-players, underscores Barcelona’s strategic approach to generating revenue while maintaining control over its squad’s future.
The player at the heart of this deal is Francisco Trincão, whose remaining 50% economic rights were sold to Sporting CP for €11 million.
Initially transferred to Sporting in 2022 for €10 million, Barcelona retained half of Trincão’s rights and a buyback clause that escalated from €15 million in 2023 to €20 million in 2025, as per Sporting CP Adeptos.
Sporting’s decision to acquire full ownership of the winger has now netted Barcelona a tidy sum, with no intermediary fees involved, as confirmed in the club’s official statement.
This move allows Sporting to hold 100% of Trincão’s economic rights.
The €11 million windfall is a timely boost for Barcelona, which is working to return to La Liga’s 1:1 Fair Play rule, enabling greater flexibility in the transfer market.
The club has benefited from similar deals this summer, including transactions involving Jean-Clair Todibo and Alex Collado, which have collectively eased financial pressures.
Trincão’s sale reflects Barcelona’s ability to maximize returns on players no longer in their plans, a strategy that has proven effective in stabilizing their wage bill and funding new signings.
As Barcelona prepares for its 2025/26 campaign, this financial maneuver provides a crucial lifeline.
The funds from Trincão’s deal could support efforts to register new players like Joan García and Marcus Rashford, who are yet to be cleared due to salary cap constraints.
With their return to Spotify Camp Nou on the horizon, Barcelona’s prudent financial management through such deals signals a brighter future, both on and off the pitch.
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