Barcelona lose two multi-million ‘levers’ as former duo set for free-transfer exits | OneFootball

FC Barcelona have been closely monitoring potential market moves involving players over whom they still hold economic rights.

In recent summers, the club generated significant income from sell-on percentages, with deals involving players like Jean-Clair Todibo, Chadi Riad, and Nico Gonzalez, among several others, bringing sizeable revenue.

No income from Oscar Mingueza, Mika Marmol

However, according to SPORT, the close of the January window leaves Barcelona without two revenues that could have been important: neither Oscar Mingueza nor Mika Marmol moved clubs despite having offers.

The former La Masia defenders’ contracts with Celta Vigo and Las Palmas, respectively, expire at the end of the season, at which point they will leave as free agents.

As a result, Barcelona will lose all rights over both players and, in the long term, would only be entitled to training compensation should any future transfer occur.

Mingueza’s situation disappoints Barcelona

Mingueza’s situation has left the bitterest taste at the club. Barcelona retained 50% of a future sale, but Celta had already refused to sell him a year ago and again in the summer, turning down significant proposals.

Barcelona had a 50% sell-on clause for Mingueza. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Aston Villa and RB Leipzig offered figures close to €20 million, but no deal was completed. There were also exit options in January, yet Celta were unwilling to part with a regular starter for a reduced fee, given they would have had to share the proceeds with Barça.

Everything points to Mingueza leaving Celta on a free transfer at the end of the season. Renewal talks have come to nothing, and indications suggest the Spain international full-back will join Juventus at no cost next summer.

Neither Celta nor Barcelona would receive any transfer fee, while the player would continue his career in a top-level project.

What about Mika Marmol?

Marmol’s case is similar. With a €10 million release clause, the centre-back could have moved to Girona last summer, but no financial agreement was reached.

The left-footed defender had received offers exceeding €7 million in the past, but Las Palmas insisted on collecting the full clause and sharing the proceeds with Barcelona, which ultimately blocked negotiations.

There has been little movement in January, meaning he is also set to leave on a free transfer in the summer.