Girona working to sign La Masia graduate in January, Barcelona to receive 40% of sale money

Barcelona were busy as a bee in the last summer transfer window. Although the acquisition of new players occurred infrequently, the club demonstrated considerable activity in facilitating player departures.

In order to abide by La Liga’s strict financial fair play regulations, it was essential to thin out the roster. Most players exited on temporary loan spells, but among the permanent transfers was Nico Gonzalez.

The midfielder joined FC Porto after a loan spell at Valencia prior to that season. Barça received €8.5 million in return for the player, but his contract also contained a €30 million buy-back clause and a 40% share in any future sales.

Barcelona may receive a cash injection this month

Now, according to Nil Sola Girona are working on signing Nico Gonzalez in the ongoing winter transfer window as an extra option for the pivot position.

Following Oriol Romeu’s departure, the Catalan side have been making do without a classic defensive midfielder in their ranks.

And if the signing goes through, Barcelona will receive 40% of the sale from FC Porto.

The La Masia graduate has featured sporadically for Porto this season and thus could be transferred to Girona if the terms sound appealing.

Having enjoyed an incredible breakthrough season under Xavi, he was expected to rise to prominence in the first team, but fierce competition altered his career path.

However, he may now find himself helping another Catalan team with Michel’s men in need of a sturdy player like him at the base of midfield.

The report additionally argues that last summer, the club already tried to incorporate him; therefore the likelihood of a second attempt cannot be ruled out.

Time will tell how the situation develops. While Barcelona’s direct rivals may benefit on paper, the Blaugranes could also profit from the financial windfall.