Sporting Clube de Portugal has officially acquired the remaining 50% of Francisco Trincão’s rights from FC Barcelona. The Portuguese side made the move for €7 million, finalizing a deal that began in the summer of 2023 when Trincão was transferred for an initial fee.
Financial Relief Amid Registration Struggles
Sporting Clube de Portugal has officially acquired the remaining 50% of Francisco Trincão’s rights from FC Barcelona. The Portuguese side made the move for €7 million, finalizing a deal that began in the summer of 2023 when Trincão was transferred for an initial fee.
The deal comes at a crucial moment for Barcelona, who are still working to register several key players ahead of La Liga’s first matchday. The fresh influx of funds could help facilitate the registration of Marcus Rashford or progress on other contractual matters, such as Jules Koundé’s renewal.
🚨| 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: Sporting CP confirm that they have bought remaining 50% of Francisco Trincão's rights by paying €11M to Barcelona. As a result, the player belongs fully to the Portuguese club now and Barça's 50% sell-on clause vanishes. #fcblive 🟢🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/zp7zW8ynn9
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Sporting announced the news in an official statement, confirming that they now hold complete control of Trincão’s sporting rights. For Barcelona, the sale represents both a financial boost and an important step toward resolving their ongoing salary cap issues.
