Barcelona are exploring innovative ways to generate income this summer, with a strategy focused on earning around €30m from indirect transfers, as reported by SPORT.
This approach will be crucial for the club to navigate the financial challenges it faces and to engage in the transfer market without restrictions.
The Catalan giants are aiming to reach the 1:1 financial fair play rule by implementing various measures. For that, a significant boost is expected to come from players whose transfer rights the club still partially owns.
Players who can bring revenue
The club is already set to receive €8 million from the sale of Jean-Clair Todibo to West Ham United.
Jean-Clair Todibo will permanently join West Ham United. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
The French defender is currently on loan at Nice, and the English club has a mandatory purchase clause worth €40m. Of this amount, 20% will go directly to Barcelona’s finances, offering a solid start toward their €30m target.
Another promising deal involves Oscar Mingueza, who has drawn interest from RB Leipzig. The German club is reportedly prepared to activate his €20m release clause, with Barcelona entitled to 50% of the fee.
Since Mingueza is not part of Barcelona’s future plans, the club is optimistic about finalising this deal soon.
In the Portuguese market, Barcelona could benefit from sales involving Nico Gonzalez and Francisco Trincao.
Nico has attracted interest from Liverpool and Aston Villa, with a release clause of €60m. Barcelona hold 40% of his rights and are open to facilitating his move, as they do not plan to activate his €25m buy-back option, which expires this summer.
What about the rest?
Similarly, Trincao’s performances for Sporting Lisbon have caught the attention of major clubs, including Bayern Munich.
Francisco Trincao is attracting plenty of interest. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)
Barcelona retain 50% of any future sale, making this a potentially lucrative opportunity. While Sporting are keen to extend the winger’s contract, a significant offer could prompt his transfer.
Additional income is expected from Ilaix Moriba, who is likely to join Celta permanently. The Galician club intends to exercise their €8m purchase option, of which Barcelona will receive 10%, amounting to €800,000.
Lastly, Barcelona could profit from Ez Abde and Vitor Roque. The club holds 50% of Abde’s rights, and his growing market value has attracted interest from European and Saudi Arabian clubs.
Meanwhile, Betis have an option to buy Vitor Roque for €25m, with Barcelona retaining 20% of his rights.
These indirect transfer earnings reflect Barcelona’s resourcefulness as they strive to stabilise their financial position and prepare for the upcoming transfer window.