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

Francisco Trincão is making headlines in the Spanish press. The newspaper ‘Sport’ highlights 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 around 11 million euros, totaling 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 management of the deal, mainly because the Blaugrana needed liquidity to balance their accounts and register other signings. The agreed amount is seen as below the footballer’s real market value.

The Portuguese international – who has been in great form – arrived at Barcelona in 2020 from Braga for a fee of around 30 million euros, but was unable to establish himself at the neighboring country’s club and ended up being loaned to Wolverhampton and then to Sporting before the transfer became permanent.

Rui Borges’ protégé has a contract with the Lions until 2027 and a release clause of 80 million euros, which puts the Alvalade club in a secure position should an offer come in. The recent development of the 25-year-old player may attract interest.

This season, wearing the Sporting shirt, Francisco Trincão – valued at 35 million euros – has played 24 matches. The Portuguese international forward started in almost every official game. So far, he has recorded nine goals and six assists to his name.

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