The FC Barcelona continues to reap the rewards of its clever transfer policy. In this instance, Celta de Vigo has decided to activate the purchase option for Ilaix Moriba, meaning the Catalan club will receive €600,000 from the midfielder's sale to RB Leipzig.
Ilaix, who was trained at La Masia, made his first-team debut under Ronald Koeman. However, his adventure in Germany did not go as planned, leading him to be loaned to several teams, including Valencia and Getafe. Ultimately, his loan to Celta has proven successful, and the Galician club has decided to invest the agreed €6 million to acquire him permanently.
This income adds to the €16 million that Barça had already received for the player, plus another €6 million in variables. The club's strategy of including a percentage of future sales in its transfers is paying off, and this case is no exception. Leipzig acquired Ilaix in 2021, and although he did not shine in his first season, his performance at Celta has been remarkable, helping the team return to European competitions.
FC Barcelona not only benefits from this operation but is also keeping an eye on other potential income from players like Òscar Mingueza, Mika Mármol, Estanis Pedrola, and Álex Collado, who could generate more revenue in the future. The management of the academy and the club's transfer operations continue to prove to be a fundamental pillar of its economy.