Spanish press claim Barcelona must regret doing business with Sporting | OneFootball

Francisco Trincão is highlighted in the Spanish press. The newspaper 'Sport' emphasizes that Barcelona may have underestimated the winger's potential by allowing his permanent departure. The Catalans sold the remaining 50% of his rights to Sporting for about 11 million euros, completing a total of 18 million, and now consider that this amount may prove costly given the player's progression.

According to the publication, the financial decision raises questions in Catalonia about the business management, especially because the Blaugrana needed liquidity to balance their accounts and register other reinforcements. The agreed amount is seen as below the player's real market value.

The Portuguese international - who has been in great form - joined Barcelona in 2020 from Braga for around 30 million euros but failed to establish himself at the neighboring country's club and ended up being loaned to Wolverhampton and Sporting itself before the transfer became permanent.

This puts the Alvalade Club in a secure position, should an offer arrive. The recent development of the 25-year-old player may attract interest.

This season, wearing the Sporting jersey, Francisco Trincão - valued at 35 million euros - has played 24 matches. The Portuguese international forward has been a starter in almost all official games. So far, he has recorded nine goals and six assists personally.

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