Barcelona include a progressive buy-back clause in 22-year-old winger’s sale

After his loan move to Wolverhampton Wanderers came to a disappointing end, Francisco Trincao could be headed for a return to Portugal, in an attempt to revive his career.

Indeed, the winger is widely expected to join Sporting CP ahead of the new season, as part of the Lions’ attacking reinforcements in the ongoing summer transfer window.

Although Trincao was called into training by Xavi on July 4, it was apparent the forward had not been included in Barça’s plans for the season ahead. In the current setup, he is already trailing behind the likes of Ferran Torres, Ansu Fati and even Nico in the pecking order.

With Barcelona expected to extend the contract of Ousmane Dembele, Trincao’s role in the first team could dwindle further, thus opening up the route for Barça to offload him in the summer.

A move to Sporting could soon be on the horizon, with Barcelona expected to generate up to €10 million from his sale.

According to Record, the Catalans are sanctioning his sale permanently, but they have reserved a buy-back clause, in case the attacker finds his form at Sporting. The report suggests Barcelona’s buy-back clause in the Trincao deal is rather progressive as well.

After the end of Trincao’s first year at Sporting, Barcelona can buy him back for a figure of around €15 million. The amount should increase up to €17.5 million at the end of the following campaign while Barça will have to pay €20 million after his third season at Sporting.

The club’s decision to include a release clause in Trincao’s deal is hardly surprising, as several players have found their feet in Portugal in the past. The player himself had excelled at Braga previously, so Barça will be hoping he can rekindle his old form in Liga Primeira next season.