Nico González Transfer from Porto to Manchester City
Nico González, a 23-year-old midfielder, has been transferred from FC Porto to Manchester City for a sum of 60 million euros during the winter transfer window. When González moved to FC Porto in 2023, FC Barcelona, the club where he developed, had secured a buy-back option worth 30 million euros as well as a 40% share of any potential profit from his future sale. However, prior to his transfer to Manchester City, FC Porto paid Barcelona 3 million euros to acquire 20% of the profit share. This transaction effectively nullified the buy-back option and reduced Barcelona's profit share to 20%, ultimately earning them 10.32 million euros from the deal.
The transfer of Nicolás González Iglesias from Porto to Manchester City for 60 million euros has also proved advantageous for Barcelona. The club had secured a portion of the resale percentage as part of the contract when the midfielder was sold to Porto in 2023. Initially, Barcelona received 8.5 million euros and had an option to repurchase the player for 30 million euros, in addition to a 40% share from any future sales to another team. However, it was reported that Porto paid 3 million euros last season to cancel the repurchase clause, which reduced the resale percentage to 20%. Consequently, Barcelona earned 10 million euros from the resale, along with the 3 million from last season and the initial 8.5 million euros, amounting to a total of 21.5 million euros.
Marca reports on the financial details of Nico González's transfer from Oporto to Manchester City, highlighting Barcelona's earnings from the deal. Nico González's transfer from Oporto to Manchester City included a benefit clause for Barcelona, earning them a total of 15 million euros from the operation. Barcelona previously sold him to Oporto for 8.5 million euros.
90min reports on the completion of Nico Gonzalez's transfer to Manchester City from Porto. Porto sold Nico Gonzalez to Manchester City for £50m. Barcelona had a 40% sell-on clause in Nico's move to Porto, but Porto bought 20% of this clause for £2.5m (€3m), leaving Barcelona with 20% of the capital gains. Barcelona's share from the transfer is £10.8m (€13m). The buy-back option Barcelona had on Nico, worth £25m (€30m), has been cancelled.
Nico González has officially joined Manchester City. The English team took some time before announcing the addition of the former Porto player, with the confirmation being made at midnight Spanish time. He has signed a four and a half year contract with City, which will last until June 2029. Manchester City has paid his release clause of 60 million euros. As part of an agreement made in the summer of 2023 with Porto, Barcelona will receive 20.64 million euros, representing 40% of the capital gain from a future transfer. Nico expressed his excitement about joining Manchester City, noting the opportunity to challenge himself in England and to work under Pep Guardiola. Txiki Begiristain, the sporting director, described Nico as a talented young midfielder and expressed his satisfaction with completing the transfer before the close of the transfer window.
90min reports on Nico Gonzalez's completed transfer to Manchester City from Porto for £50m. Nico Gonzalez has completed his £50m transfer from Porto to Manchester City. City had hoped to sign him for around €40m (£33m), but Porto insisted on a deal matching Nico's €60m (£50m) release clause due to a 40% sell-on clause with Barcelona. City agreed to pay the full amount in structured payments. Nico signed a four-and-a-half year contract until 2029.
Nico González is set to officially join Manchester City for 60 million euros. FC Barcelona will benefit financially from this transfer, receiving 20.64 million euros due to a 40% profit clause from when they sold him to Porto in June 2023 for 8.4 million euros.
Manchester City appears poised to secure the signing of Porto midfielder Nico Gonzalez. Initially, there was some negotiation regarding the player's €60m (£50m) release clause. ESPN indicated that City had expressed their unwillingness to meet such a high figure, preferring a reduced €40m (£33m) deal. However, Porto was reluctant to lower the price due to a sell-on clause requiring them to pay Barcelona up to 40% of the transfer fee. On Monday afternoon, Fabrizio Romano conveyed that City had conceded to the higher amount. Although they did not trigger the clause and thus avoided an upfront payment, they agreed to pay the full amount in structured instalments. Gonzalez traveled to Manchester with ample time to undergo a medical examination and sign the contracts, ensuring the deal is completed before Monday's deadline.
Manchester City is reportedly showing a strong interest in Nico González, a midfielder for Oporto, and is said to be willing to pay his €60 million release clause. Barcelona, which sold González to Oporto for €8.5 million in the summer of 2023, could benefit financially from this transfer due to a 40% sell-on clause they negotiated. Should the transfer proceed, Barcelona would potentially receive €24 million. However, Oporto has the option to buy back 20% of the sell-on clause from Barcelona for €6 million, potentially reducing Barcelona's earnings to €18 million. According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City has made direct contact with FC Porto to advance the deal, with personal terms reportedly already agreed upon.
Manchester City are hoping to finalise a Deadline Day deal for Nico Gonzalez. They are currently unwilling to trigger Gonzalez’s €60m release clause and are hoping to agree a fee closer to the €40m mark. Barcelona included a 40% sell-on clause when they offloaded Gonzalez to Porto. Man City are pushing to complete a late deal before the winter window shuts.
According to A Bola, Manchester City has shown interest in acquiring Spanish midfielder Nico González from FC Porto. The English club is eager to bring González on board, but FC Porto has informed them that they must meet the full release clause of €60 million. Jorge Mendes is serving as a mediator in the ongoing negotiations. Barcelona still holds the right to 40% of any profits over the €8.4 million that FC Porto initially paid for González. Furthermore, Gestifute is set to receive 10% of the transfer value, a commission pre-agreed by the previous management of FC Porto's SAD. The transfer deal remains open until the final day of the transfer window, with the potential for Manchester City to present an offer that FC Porto cannot refuse.
Manchester City made a formal approach to FC Porto to acquire Nico Gonzalez as a new midfielder. Talks have started, and Porto hopes to keep Nico unless an important transfer fee is agreed upon. The release clause in his contract is worth €60 million. Barcelona has a 40% sell-on clause for Gonzalez.
Nico González, who is currently part of Porto's squad, has drawn the attention of Manchester City as they aim to bolster their midfield for the latter half of the season. It has been reported by journalist Fabrizio Romano that the English club has already begun discussions with the Portuguese team to secure the player's transfer. Barcelona, who maintains control over González, holds a buy-back option set at 30 million euros and a 40% stake in any subsequent sale. The player's release clause stands at 60 million euros, which implies that Barcelona would receive 24 million euros if Porto remains firm in negotiations.
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