FC Barcelona are finally set to offload Pau Victor, with the forward expected to join SC Braga in a €12 million deal, including €3 million in add-ons. This sale comes as part of the club’s efforts to offload fringe players and improve their Financial Fair Play (FFP) margin.
Pau Victor to Leave as Rashford Takes His Spot
Barcelona no longer see Pau Victor in their future plans. The arrival of Marcus Rashford has pushed Victor further down the pecking order. With no clear role in the upcoming season, Victor agreed to personal terms with Portuguese club SC Braga.
He is expected to travel to Portugal tomorrow to complete the move. The transfer fee is reportedly set at €12 million, with €3 million linked to performance bonuses.
Barcelona to Save €2.8M Through This Sale
According to Mundo Deportivo, Victor’s departure will help Barcelona free up €2.8 million in FFP space. While not a huge amount, it contributes to the club’s larger effort to bring their wage bill under control.
Because of Victor’s relatively low salary and the modest transfer fee, the savings are limited. However, this deal is just one piece of a bigger puzzle. When combined with the sales of Clement Lenglet, Ansu Fati, and Pablo Torre, Barcelona have now freed up €21 million in total FFP margin.
Why Barcelona Need These Sales
Barcelona remain under financial pressure. They must register new signings for the 2024/25 season but face hurdles due to FFP rules. One complication is that they can’t use Marc-André ter Stegen’s wages to free up registration space. Even though he will be out for three months, his salary won’t help balance the books.
Because of this, the club must rely on player sales to create room. Shedding wages and increasing FFP margin is crucial to complete new signings and keep the squad competitive.
More Player Sales Coming?
With Victor and others out the door, Barcelona have made progress. But they still need more exits. Reports suggest that bigger names like Andreas Christensen could be on the market. Selling such players could create even more financial breathing room.
Barcelona are walking a tightrope—trying to build a winning squad while reducing their wage bill and staying within UEFA’s financial rules.
Pau Victor’s sale might seem minor in isolation, but it reflects a larger trend at Camp Nou. The club is working hard to offload non-essential players, balance the budget, and comply with FFP regulations. Every deal helps, and the €2.8 million freed up from Victor’s exit adds to the overall strategy.
Expect more moves in the coming weeks as Barcelona aim to restructure the squad and register their new signings without breaking the rules.
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