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Barcelona can earn millions as RB Leipzig prepare an offer for their former defender

In the last few years, FC Barcelona have sold several of their players for fees that were significantly below their market values, while retaining some clauses that can provide them future benefits.

One such player has been Oscar Mingueza, who was allowed to join Celta Vigo for free in 2022. However, the Blaugranes kept a 50% share of the rights of the player and also kept a right of first refusal.

This deal is proving to be a good piece of business for the Catalans today, as the defender has had a very good start to the 2024-25 season, in which he has already accumulated 2 goals and 5 assists in his 14 matches up to now.

This performance at the start of the season has naturally attracted the attention of other European sides, and according to the journalist Miguel Rico (h/t Barca Times), the German club RB Leipzig have prepared an offer of €20 million for him.

With the rights that Barcelona have on him, they will get half of this amount, €10 million, if this move materializes. The Catalans can also match this offer to get a priority right on the player, but they are currently betting on Hector Fort to be the substitute for Jules Kounde, and thus will not be looking to pay even €10 million for him.

Thus, this operation can come in quite handy for Barcelona, who need more income despite the recent deal with Nike to return to the 1:1 rule.

While this income might not be enough to cover their requirements, this will still provide them with a useful cash injection that can help them overcome their financial problems in the coming months. For now, it remains to be seen how this operation pans out, and where the defender will be playing next year.