FC Barcelona Transfers Tommy Marques to SC Braga in €11 Million Deal
FC Barcelona has confirmed the transfer of Tommy Marques to SC Braga in the Portuguese league.
“FC Barcelona and SC Braga have reached an agreement for the transfer of player Tommy Marques. The Club reserves a buy-back option and a percentage of a future sale of the player,” the club’s official statement revealed.
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“FC Barcelona wishes Tommy Marques the best of luck in this new stage and thanks him for his dedication throughout all these years at the Club.”
The 19-year-old midfielder, a product of the Barça academy, is set to leave the club, bringing a significant financial return. Although Ajax also expressed interest, SC Braga made the strongest offer for Marques.
€11 Million Deal
The agreement was finalized for a fixed sum of €11 million for 100% of the player’s rights, marking a successful financial maneuver for Barça, which maintains a buy-back option on the midfielder and a share of any future sale.
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Marques joined La Masia when he was just nine, marking ten years at the club. Throughout the last season, he trained with the first team while remaining registered with the reserve team, Barça Atletic, in the Segunda RFEF.
Under coach Hansi Flick, Marques established himself in the team towards the end of the season, making his first-team debut in a 3-0 win against RCD Mallorca at Spotify Camp Nou. He later featured in a minor role during a loss to Alaves after Barça had already clinched the league title.
Barcelona’s sales continue to progress, with the next players anticipated to depart including Marc Casado, Hector Fort, Guille, and Toni Fernandez.
FC Barcelona have officially announced the transfer of Tommy Marques to SC Braga in the Portuguese league.
“FC Barcelona and SC Braga have reached an agreement for the transfer of player Tommy Marques. The Club reserves a buy-back option and a percentage of a future sale of the player,” the club statement read.
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“FC Barcelona wishes Tommy Marques the best of luck in this new stage and thanks him for his dedication throughout all these years at the Club.”
The19-year-old Barça academy graduate will leave the club and provide a significant financial return.
The Portuguese side made the strongest push for the young midfielder, although Ajax had also shown interest. Ultimately, Marques has now signed for SC Braga.
€11 million deal
The deal was completed for a fixed fee of €11 million for 100% of the player’s rights.
It is an excellent financial operation for Barça, who will also retain a buy-back option on the Catalan midfielder, as well as a percentage of any future sale.
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Marques joined La Masia at nine years old, arriving a decade ago. The Barcelona midfielder trained with the first team for much of the last campaign, although he retained a reserve-team registration and played for Barça Atletic in Segunda RFEF.
Tommy Marques has left Barcelona. (Picture credit: Instagram/@tommy.marques)
During the final part of the season, however, he became a regular in virtually all of Hansi Flick’s squads and even earned his first-team debut in a 3-0 victory over RCD Mallorca at Spotify Camp Nou.
He later made another appearance, playing a few minutes in an inconsequential defeat away to Alaves after Barça had already secured the league title.
With his sale, Barcelona continue to move forward with their outgoing-transfer operation.
The next players expected to leave include Marc Casado, Hector Fort, Guille, and Toni Fernandez.
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