Espanyol could help Barcelona earn €5 million as they eye former La Masia defender

After paying €25 million plus inflation for Joan Garcia, FC Barcelona would possibly quickly recoup a piece of that cash from their metropolis rivals RCD Espanyol.

In accordance with MARCA (h/t Mundo Deportivo), Espanyol are significantly contemplating the signing of Mika Marmol, a 23-year-old defender at present at Las Palmas.

Because it so occurs, Barcelona retain a 50% future sell-on clause for the defender, who got here by way of the ranks at La Masia.

€5 million for Barcelona?

Marmol has a €10 million launch clause in his contract at Las Palmas. The Canary Islanders, regardless of struggling relegation, haven’t any plans to barter that quantity down.

The membership’s president, Miguel Angel Ramirez, was blunt final week: “If somebody pays the €10 million, he’ll depart. If not, Mika stays.”

Como and AS Roma are monitoring the previous La Masia expertise with Espanyol additionally now contemplating a transfer for the defender.

If Espanyol push forward and pay the complete clause, Barça would instantly obtain €5 million – a welcome rebate after the Garcia deal.

Marmol, whose contract with Las Palmas runs till 2026, isn’t inclined to resume. He’s anticipated to push for a switch this summer time, with a watch on taking part in in a extra bold setting.

The state of affairs is heating up and Barça are watching carefully. Whoever triggers that clause will likely be handing over a lower to the La Liga champions.

Barcelona have already pocketed a sizeable sum from offers involving former gamers this summer time, with cash coming in from transfers involving Jean-Clair Todibo, Ludovit Reis, Alex Collado, and Alex Valle, amongst others. Marmol might quickly be a part of the checklist.