Report - The 12 former Barcelona players who could still generate income for the club | Barca Universal

"Barcelona still hold various economic rights and clauses tied to several former players they have sold in recent years. In some cases, the club retains a percentage of a future transfer fee, while in others, there are buy-back clauses or rights of first refusal. As reported by Mundo Deportivo, here is the list of the 12 players over whom Barcelona still maintain some form of future financial interest."

"Vitor Roque Barcelona sold 80% of Vitor Roque's rights to Palmeiras in 2025 for a fixed fee of €25.5 million plus up to €5 million in add-ons. They retained 20% of any future sale. However, if Palmeiras sell him for less than €30 million, Barcelona would receive 10% of the transfer fee; if the amount exceeds €30 million, Barça's share rises to 20%."

"Ez Abde Barcelona still hold rights over Ez Abde, although the structure changed after his sale to Real Betis in 2023. Barça now retain 20% of any future transfer fee. Initially, they held 50%, but later transferred an additional 30% to Betis as part of subsequent negotiations linked to Vitor Roque. Betis currently own 80% of the player's economic rights. With Abde attracting plenty of interest, there is a good chance the Catalans could pocket some profit."

"Jan Virgili Following his move to Mallorca in 2025, Barcelona retained 50% of Jan Virgili's economic rights. They also secured a right of first refusal and a potential buy-back option for future negotiations. Mallorca purchased around half of his rights for approximately €3.5 million. Barça, though, are considering re-signing him to bolster the left flank."

Barcelona retains economic rights and contractual clauses tied to multiple former players sold in recent years. Some deals include sell-on percentages of future transfer fees, with Barcelona receiving a defined share depending on the sale price. Other arrangements include buy-back clauses that allow Barcelona to re-sign a player under agreed conditions, and rights of first refusal that give the club priority in negotiations. In several cases, Barcelona’s retained interest was adjusted through later negotiations, changing the percentage of economic rights held by Barcelona and the buying club. These structures create potential future profit if players attract interest or are sold again.

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