Barcelona set for €6 million boost as ex-defender closes in on Manchester United move

Jean Claire Todibo’s move to Barcelona and the events that followed, to this date, remain one of the biggest mysteries in Catalonia.

The French defender moved to Catalonia in January 2019 from Toulouse. He was impressive in his initial days at the club and made the most of the few chances he received.

However, it never translated into a bigger role for the youngster.

It eventually became clear that there was a bigger agenda in play. He was put through a series of loans to FC Schalke and Benfica, before he was sold to OGC Nice in July 2021.

His sale included a fee of €8.5 million and was the best solution for all parties involved. As part of the operation, the Blaugrana also inserted a 20% future sell-on clause.

According to reports from SPORT, Todibo’s talent has finally come to the spotlight again. The player is close to signing for Manchester United and the deal is said to be just one step away from completion.

The publication further adds that the Red Devils are willing to shell out €30 million for Todibo’s services.

Given that Barcelona reserve 20% of any future sale of the player, they stand to gain €6 million if the deal goes through.

Much needed finances

Anyone who has not been living under a rock knows of Barcelona’s financial struggles for years.

The Catalans have been forced to take a step back in recent transfer windows owing to the same and are even struggling to register their existing players with La Liga.

The €6 million from Todibo’s move to Manchester thus comes as music to the ears of the Catalan club’s officials.

After all, Barcelona are still pursuing the signing of Joao Cancelo and have to shell out a loan fee to Manchester City, while also undertake the registration of the Portuguese international and a few other players.