Barcelona consider permanent signing of reserve-team forward with €4 million purchase clause
Barcelona consider permanent signing of reserve-team forward with €4 million purchase clause Having lost a number of forwards like Oscar Gistau, Victor Barbera, and Oscar Urena to injuries, FC Barcelona were forced to reinforce the attack of the reserve team , Barça Atletic, in the January transfer window. One of the players who arrived to help Juliano Belletti’s side was Joaquin Delgado, a 24-year-old striker signed on loan from Real Oviedo. And, safe to say, the Spanish forward has stepped up to the plate for the Catalans’ reserve team so far in his spell at the club.
Barcelona considering signing Delgado permanently So much so that Barcelona are now considering the possibility of signing Delgado permanently from Real Oviedo, reports SPORT . From his first matches, Delgado has proven to be a decisive player, scoring goals and securing valuable points for the team managed by Belletti. In ten games in the RFEF Segunda Division, the 24-year-old has scored five and assisted one goal for Barça Atletic.
Beyond the statistics, he has provided attacking solutions and shown an ability to make an impact at crucial moments. €4 million buy option Delgado’s loan agreement includes a purchase option set at €4 million, a figure that initially appears high for Barça Atletic, particularly given the club’s financial situation and typical approach to reserve-team investments. However, his performances have opened the door for Barcelona to at least attempt to negotiate a lower fee in order to secure his permanent transfer.
Within Barcelona, there is a very positive assessment of Delgado’s performances so far. As such, the club intend to explore the possibility of reducing the purchase option with Oviedo. While this will not be a straightforward negotiation, the striker’s level of performance justifies the effort.
Earlier in the season, a meeting took place with the player’s representatives, during which Barcelona officials expressed their satisfaction and began outlining a potential strategy should they decide to pursue a permanent deal. Despite these initial steps, no definitive decisions have been made. With the season entering a decisive phase, the club prefer to wait before taking further action.