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.
Jan Virgili starred for Spain's Under-21s on Friday night as he scored a brilliant brace in a 7-0 thrashing of San Marino. The 19-year-old, who left Barcelona for Mallorca in the summer, bagged his first goal with an absolute golazo that makes for a great watch. And he wasn't done there, either. Virgili scored his second of the match early in the second half with another lovely effort.
