Porto takes one of Barcelona's top prospects

The Portuguese team has already snatched Samu Omorodion from Atlético and now they have done the same with another very young player from Barcelona.

Diego Medina | 27 Aug 2024 | 08.00
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FC Barcelona and Porto have reached an agreement for the transfer of Ángel Alarcón, a young talent who has shined in Barcelona's reserve team. The Portuguese club, led by Sporting Director Andoni Zubizarreta, has closely monitored Alarcón's development and has ultimately decided to bet on him.

The agreement between both clubs includes a variable amount for the transfer, based on a series of previously agreed-upon sporting objectives. Although the exact amount has not been disclosed, the agreement model reflects Porto's confidence in Alarcón's potential. Additionally, Barcelona has secured 50% of the player's economic rights for a future sale, which could be a profitable deal if Alarcón succeeds in Portugal. However, Barcelona has not included a buy-back option in the agreement, meaning that if the forward becomes a star, the Catalans will not be able to easily bring him back.

Due to recent physical issues he has faced, Alarcón will not immediately join Porto's first team. Instead, he will start the season in the club's reserve team, competing in the Portuguese Second Division. This step will allow the young forward to regain his physical form and adapt to the new environment before making the leap to the first team. Porto's planning demonstrates their long-term approach, opting for Alarcón to build confidence and game rhythm in a less demanding league before testing himself at the highest level.

Ángel Alarcón moves to Porto

Alarcón's transfer to Porto is on the verge of being official, as both clubs were finalizing the last details of the contract. With the transfer market nearing its end, the deal will be completed before the end of this week.

For Alarcón, this is a significant opportunity to prove his worth in a competitive environment like the Portuguese league, and for Barcelona, it is another example of their ability to produce young talent that attracts the interest of major clubs in Europe. It will be interesting to see how Alarcón's career unfolds in Portugal and if Barcelona benefits from his future success on the field.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Oporto se lleva a una de las perlas de la cantera del Barcelona

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