Barcelona has found a unique way to bolster its finances without taking active steps: benefiting from transfer deals involving former youth players for whom the club retains a percentage of future sales. In a time of financial strain, this strategy presents a significant opportunity to inject millions into the club’s accounts.
One such deal revolves around Mika Mármol, a former Barça youth player currently with Las Palmas. Italian club Roma has expressed serious interest in Mármol and is preparing an offer reportedly worth 7 million euros, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
While Mármol’s release clause stands at 10 million euros, the proposed amount would still benefit Barcelona. If Roma finalizes the deal at 7 million, Barça would receive half of the sale—3.5 million euros—due to the club retaining a 50% stake in Mármol’s future transfer earnings.
Beyond Mármol, Barcelona is poised to profit from two additional potential deals. Óscar Mingueza, another former La Masia graduate, currently plays for Celta Vigo, with a release clause set at 20 million euros.
Reports suggest that RB Leipzig is ready to pay this amount in the coming weeks, and Barça stands to gain 10 million euros directly from this transaction. Despite having the option to bring Mingueza back to Camp Nou, the club’s management, led by President Joan Laporta, has not seriously entertained the idea.
The financial windfall does not stop there. Nico González, another product of Barcelona’s academy, has caught Liverpool’s attention. After failing to secure Zubimendi, Liverpool has turned its focus to Nico, who currently plays for Porto. Nico’s release clause is set at 60 million euros, and Liverpool appears willing to meet that valuation.
If the transfer materializes, Barcelona would receive 40% of the fee, amounting to 24 million euros. Nico, known for his impressive performances alongside Gavi during his brief stint in Barcelona’s first team, has continued to develop into a highly sought-after player.
In total, Barcelona could potentially earn 37.5 million euros from these deals: 3.5 million from Mármol, 10 million from Mingueza, and 24 million from Nico González.
These transactions demonstrate how retaining percentages in future sales of youth players can provide substantial financial benefits. By capitalizing on these opportunities, Barcelona could significantly improve its financial standing without the need for direct involvement or additional effort.
