Barcelona lose two multi-million 'levers' as former duo set for free-transfer exits | Barca Universal

"However, according to SPORT, the close of the January window leaves Barcelona without two revenues that could have been important: neither Oscar Mingueza nor Mika Marmol moved clubs despite having offers. The former La Masia defenders' contracts with Celta Vigo and Las Palmas, respectively, expire at the end of the season, at which point they will leave as free agents."

"Mingueza's situation has left the bitterest taste at the club. Barcelona retained 50% of a future sale, but Celta had already refused to sell him a year ago and again in the summer, turning down significant proposals. Aston Villa and RB Leipzig offered figures close to €20 million, but no deal was completed. There were also exit options in January, yet Celta were unwilling to part with a regular starter for a reduced fee, given they would have had to share the proceeds with Barça."

"Everything points to Mingueza leaving Celta on a free transfer at the end of the season. Renewal talks have come to nothing, and indications suggest the Spain international full-back will join Juventus at no cost next summer. Neither Celta nor Barcelona would receive any transfer fee, while the player would continue his career in a top-level project. Marmol's case is similar. With a €10 million release clause, the centre-back could have moved to Girona last summer, but no financial agreement was reached."

Barcelona monitored market moves involving players over whom the club retained economic rights. Recent summers generated significant income from sell-on percentages, with deals involving Jean-Clair Todibo, Chadi Riad, and Nico Gonzalez providing sizeable revenue. The January window closed without transfers for Oscar Mingueza and Mika Marmol despite offers. Both defenders' contracts with Celta Vigo and Las Palmas expire at season's end, allowing them to leave as free agents. Barcelona will lose its economic rights over both players and would only be entitled to training compensation for any future transfer. Mingueza had 50% sell-on retained and saw offers near €20 million rejected; Marmol had a €10 million release clause but no move materialized.

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