"When Barcelona sold him, the transfer fee was around €4 million. However, the club made sure to protect their long-term interests. They retained 40% of any future sale and also secured a right of first refusal, which could now become very important. Note that it is not a buy-back option, but it allows them to match any offer that Mallorca receive. For example, if a club bids €20 million for Virgili, Barcelona could match that amount and would have priority in negotiations."
"The young winger left the club after realising that first-team opportunities would be limited, choosing to join Mallorca on a five-year contract. The decision has paid off so far, as Virgili has established himself as a regular starter and has become one of Mallorca's most influential attacking players. Although he has struggled to score goals consistently, his overall contribution has been excellent, especially in creating chances. So far, he has registered six assists in La Liga, underlining his impact."
Jan Virgili left Barcelona after realising first-team opportunities would be limited and signed a five-year contract with Mallorca. He established himself as a regular starter, registering six La Liga assists and becoming a key attacking creator despite inconsistent goal scoring. Barcelona kept a 40% sell-on stake and secured a right of first refusal, with his release clause at €30 million. Barcelona are monitoring Virgili but currently prioritise a potential signing of Marcus Rashford, whose clause is also €30 million, creating a dilemma between youth and immediate need. He was sold for around €4 million, and Barcelona protected long-term interests through retained percentages and matching rights.
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