UOne of the objectives that Barcelona has for this market is to reduce the wage bill in any way of the first team. This way, you will be able to access the 1:1 rule when signing because at this time it is exceeded. And the most effective way to achieve this is to sell players who are not of interest or whose transfer fee is so high that it gives a great return to the club.
Sergiño Dest confirms his serious injury
For this reason, Barcelona has transferred Sergiño Dest al PSV. The Barcelona club He has not received a euro for the transfer, as MARCA reported a few weeks ago. It was not possible because the player is injured for a long time and the Dutch club was not going to risk paying for the transfer of a player who will not be able to play until January.
Purchase option ruled out
PSV had the intention of executing the purchase option worth 10 million before he was injured, but he ruled out that option when Dest tore his ligaments. Barcelona has left it go at zero cost because he couldn’t do anything else taking into account that the defender was ending his contract with the Barça entity within a year.
Tab and amortization
In view of this situation, Deco’s objective was very clear. Barcelona had to get rid of the Dutchman without receiving anything for the sale, but save the token and the amortization of the footballer that they were supposed to pay. almost ten million in the salary bill. Dest earned five million gross per season and there was a pending amortization of 4.2 for his transfer from Ajax to Barcelona four years ago.
It’s a considerable and vital savings for Barcelona, which needs that space to admit the staff and players who are not yet registered for the next campaign, as well as Sergi Roberto’s new contract if he finally renews for the club.
