Braga are showing serious ambition by preparing a shock move to lure a talented Barcelona ace away from Camp Nou.
With the marquee arrival of Manchester City star Rodri altering the technical landscape in central midfield, space in the first-team rotation has tightened significantly for emerging academy prospects.
To secure regular senior minutes and unlock high-level development, one of La Masia’s most prized teenage talents is preparing to embark on a new chapter abroad.
Barcelona intend to protect their long-term interests by inserting a buyback option and a substantial sell-on clause into the transfer framework.
The 19-year-old midfield gem heading toward the exit door is Tommy Marques; according to reports from Jijantes, SC Braga have submitted a formal project proposal to acquire the Spanish prospect on a permanent transfer.
Both Barcelona and Marques’ representative group are actively working to wrap up an agreement before the transfer deadline.
If finalized, Marques will reunite with former Blaugrana attacker Pau Víctor, who completed a successful move to Braga last summer.
The potential transfer marks a swift turnaround for Marques, who made his official senior La Liga debut against Osasuna in February and was initially earmarked for a permanent first-team role under Hansi Flick.
With senior midfielder Marc Casadó facing a prospective departure, Marques seemed primed to step into the rotation.
However, Rodri’s arrival alongside the rapid rise of pre-season standout Brian Fariñas pushed the 19-year-old further down Flick’s midfield depth chart, prompting all parties to seek a clean resolution.
For Braga, capturing a technician of Marques’ pedigree represents a major coup for their European and domestic ambitions.
For Barcelona, structuring the deal with repurchase clauses ensures they retain total control over the player’s future trajectory should he flourish in the Liga Portugal.
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