After Pablo Torre’s loan exit, it appears thatBarcelonaare close to completing the departure of yet another young midfielder this summer, with Nico Gonzalez likely to be on his way to FC Porto.
Indeed, according toRoger Torello of Mundo Deportivo,Barcelonaand Porto have reached an agreement for the transfer of the 21-year-old midfielder, with the Catalans retaining a repurchase option for the future.
After having spent the last season on loan at Valencia, Nico returned toBarçahoping to find a place in Xavi’s ρłɑɴs. But given the number of options in midfield, there was simply no way the Spaniard could feature regularly. As such, he was told to find a new club to leave either on loan or permanently.
A number of La Liga clubs had shown interest, butPorto appeared to be the frontrunners for some time now, with the Portuguese heavyweights offering Champions League football for the midfielder.
Anagreement between the player and the clubwas ɾєρօɾτed to be close earlier this week and nowBarcelonaand Porto have also agreed a Ԁєɑł in principle over the transfer.
The Portuguese bigwigs were reluctant to include a buyback option forBarçain the operation, but eventually gave in and accepted the clause.
With an agreement between the two clubs sealed, the Ԁєɑł is now hinging on Nico agreeing personal terms with Porto. The ɾєρօɾτ suggests that the Portuguese giants have proposed a lower salary than what he currently earns atBarçaand as soon as he accepts it, the Ԁєɑł will be done.
A product of theLa Masiayouth setup, Nico had enjoyed his breakthɾօυɢҺ in the 2021/22 campaign. But given the competition for places, he had to leave on loan last summer and is now on the verge of a permanent transfer.
