The winter transfer window has closed, and FC Barcelona has had a mixed ending, marked by a financial setback and a failed last-minute departure.
A Costly Clause Reduction
On Monday, Manchester City officially signed Nico Gonzalez from FC Porto for €60 million, a deal that was supposed to bring €20 million to Barcelona, thanks to a 40% sell-on clause.
However, Fabrizio Romano later clarified that Porto had already repurchased part of the resale rights, reducing Barça’s earnings to just €13 million, leading to a €11 million shortfall for the Catalan club.
A Quiet Transfer Window and a Missed Departure
Barça had a very discreet winter market, with no major arrivals and only one outgoing transfer. The club tried to sign Marcus Rashford, but the deal fell through due to salary cap constraints. The English forward instead joined Aston Villa on loan with a €48 million option to buy.
In the final hours of the window, FC Porto attempted to sign Pablo Torre for €8 million, but the young Spanish midfielder chose to stay at Camp Nou despite Porto’s sporting appeal.
A Frustrating Market for Barcelona
Between missed opportunities and reduced income, this transfer window proved to be disappointing for Barcelona, who could have used the €20 million that slipped away. With financial struggles ongoing, the summer transfer window promises to be a crucial period for the Catalan giants.
