La Liga
Atlético de Madrid has finalized the transfer of Samu Omorodion to FC Porto, a key move to alleviate its financial situation. The deal, closed between the night of August 23 and 24, marks a significant departure in the club's strategy, as it continues to adjust its squad to comply with salary regulations.
Omorodion, who joined Atlético at the beginning of the 2023/24 season, leaves the club without having played a single official match, having been signed from Granada for six million euros.
Samu Omorodion, new Porto player
The agreement with FC Porto involves selling 50% of the player's rights for 15 million euros, with the option for the Portuguese club to acquire an additional 30% in two stages until 2026, for an additional 10 million euros. This way, Atlético ensures maintaining certain control over the forward's future but progressively surrenders the player's economic rights. Omorodion's contract with Porto extends until 2029, with a release clause set at 100 million euros, reflecting the potential value both clubs see in his development.
The Melilla-born striker, who stood out in the previous season while on loan at Deportivo Alavés, now faces a new challenge in the Portuguese league, aiming to establish himself in a club with European ambitions. From Atlético's perspective, although no official figure has been disclosed, the operation is viewed positively, providing a necessary financial boost during a period of financial constraints. This move also paves the way for the registration of new signings, such as Clément Lenglet, to strengthen the red-and-white defense.
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