Barcelona is still one of Europe’s most visible and successful clubs. The Catalan giants are recognised for their cutlery, authentic style of play, and historical significance. However, another important factor that distinguishes Barcelona as ‘Barcelona’ is their faith in their own young.
Despite the importance of La Masia and the occasional addition of new talent, continuity is never assured. For obvious reasons, Barcelona remains a demanding and constrained club. As a result, several promising young players are forced to leave the Catalan club each year.
Estanis Pedrola, 20, is one such example. According to Fabrizio Romano, an ever-reliable Italian journalist, the former Barcelona Atletic winger’s future is now destined to continue in Italy rather than Spain.
There was a particular stipulation in the loan that allowed him to play for Sampdoria under Andrea Pirlo. Pedrola’s loan would become a permanent agreement with an obligation to buy him if he played 10 games for the Serie B club.
As a result, Estanis Pedrola has been permanently sold to Sampdoria. According to Romano, Barcelona will now receive €3 million in compensation for the outstanding winger.
Possessing a great ability to unsettle and unnerve his defenders, the Spaniard was a traditional winger through and through.
However, it seems that Barcelona still hold onto the belief that Pedrola has greater heights to reach. Consequently, they have included a buy-back close worth €7 million in the player’s permanent transfer.
While it is definitely a more significant fee than what he is being sold for, it would be rather meaningless in the face of a valuation surge should the player begin to truly kick off. However, this is only valid until 2025, two years from now.
He also has a 50% sell-on clause attached within his new deal. This would mean that should Sampdoria hope to sell him at any point, half of the transfer fee they receive would go directly to FC Barcelona.
This implies that Barça see the possibility of the player’s value increasing significantly and simultaneously the interest held in him. In turn, it could provide a massive financial boost to Barcelona in the future.