Barça Capitalizes on Nico’s Move to City and Porto’s Search for a Replacement
As the winter transfer window nears its closure, Barcelona is set to secure €20.6 million from Nico González’s transfer to Manchester City. However, Hansi Flick is reluctant to let him go.
Financial Breakdown of the Deal
- Barça retained 40% of Nico’s rights after selling him to Porto for €8 million.
- His move to City for €35 million means Barcelona earns 40% of the capital gain, amounting to €20.6 million.
Pablo Torre as Nico’s Replacement?
In an unexpected twist, Porto has identified Pablo Torre as Nico’s replacement, a development relayed to Laporta via Deco.
- Barça is now negotiating a €15 million transfer for Torre.
- The club originally signed him from Racing Santander for €5 million.
- If the sale happens, Barça would retain 40% of any future capital gain, similar to Nico’s deal.
Loan Move with a Purchase Option
Given the limited time left in the transfer window, Torre is likely to be loaned to Porto with a purchase option for the summer.
While Xavi initially viewed Torre as a future star, he struggled to find minutes under Flick after an underwhelming loan spell at Girona.
However, Flick prefers to keep Torre at Barça, adding a layer of tension to the negotiations.
If the deal goes through, Laporta will have successfully secured over €35 million from two transfers, further strengthening the club’s financial position.
