The recent agreement between FC Barcelona and Real Betis for the transfer of Chadi Riad has unleashed a wave of questions and criticism towards Barça’s management. The young Moroccan centre-back, who had been loaned to Betis, is about to be transferred to Crystal Palace for a figure close to 15 million pounds (just over 17 million euros). However, the operation has revealed surprising details about the initial contract between Barça and Betis, which has left the Barça club in a less advantageous position than it could have been, according to what the newspaper has revealed. Sport.
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A contract with surprising clauses
The contract between Barça and Betis included a loan with an obligation to purchase for 3 million euros at the end of the 2023/24 season. In addition, a buyback option was established for Barça for 7 million euros during the first two seasons. However, if Barça decided to exercise this option, they would have to pay Betis 50% of the capital gain from a possible sale in the first season.
This agreement, negotiated by Mateu Alemany and Ramón Planes, presented multiple nuances that, in practice, blocked the possibility of Barça leading a direct sale to the Premier League and fully benefiting from the income.
Why didn’t Barça carry out the buyback?
Barça’s decision not to execute the buyback option has generated controversy. At first glance, it seemed logical that the club would recover the player for 7 million euros and then manage a direct sale to the Premier League, thus maximizing income. However, the additional clauses and the obligation to share profits with Betis complicated this option.
The financial result
Finally, Barça chose to allow Betis to complete the transfer to Crystal Palace, as reported by Diario Sport, ensuring only 50% of the capital gain. This agreement, although less lucrative than a direct sale, is simpler under the current contractual conditions. It is estimated that Barça will receive between 10 and 11 million euros from the operation, a figure that will help balance the club’s financial balance before June 30.
The Chadi Riad case highlights the complexities and pitfalls of loan and buy-back agreements in modern football. Although Barça have secured a significant profit, the structure of the original contract and subsequent decisions have limited the possibilities of maximizing the financial return. This episode will serve as a lesson for future negotiations and the importance of foreseeing all possible contingencies in player transfer contracts.
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