Roberto increases his value

Espanyol rubs their hands with the debut of their forward with Spain

Mario Roldán Martínez | 5 Oct 2026 | 15.30
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Roberto Fernández, with the Spanish national team / RFEF
Roberto Fernández, with the Spanish national team / RFEF

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Latest news on Espanyol. Roberto Fernández, a 24-year-old forward, has raised his buyout clause from 25 to 30 million euros after making his debut with Spain. The player from the Catalan team played the full 90 minutes against the Czech Republic on October 3, activating the financial condition stipulated in his contract.

Roberto Fernández's value rises at Espanyol

The contractual change comes after a start to the season with 6 goals in 7 LaLiga matches, figures that led Roberto Fernández to his first call-up to the national team. LaLiga also records 613 minutes played and 0 assists in this championship.

The debut with Spain had a direct impact on his release clause. The clause automatically increased from 25 to 30 million, as stipulated in the terms of his arrival at Espanyol.

Roberto had already been capped 6 times with the U-21s, scoring 2 goals, before receiving the call-up to the senior team. His debut against the Czech Republic also made him the 49th Espanyol player to play for Spain.

Espanyol would not receive the full 30 million

The increase in the clause does not mean that Espanyol will receive the full 30 million if another club triggers the release. The Catalan entity currently controls 62.5% of the economic rights of Roberto Fernández, having paid 7.75 million euros to Sporting de Braga.

With that percentage, a sale for the full clause amount would leave approximately 18.75 million euros in the hands of Espanyol. The rest would go to Sporting de Braga based on the current rights distribution.

The structure may change at the end of the season. If Roberto stays with Espanyol and the team retains its status, the club will have to pay an additional 1.55 million euros to Braga to increase its stake to 75%. Also, there is an option to acquire 100% for another 3.1 million euros.

Spain also alters the market scenario

His debut with Spain adds a new element to an operation that had already sparked interest during the summer. Espanyol rejected an offer from Hull City for Roberto Fernández, as explained by the sports management, although the amount of that offer was not publicly disclosed.

Now, the new clause sets the exit fee at 30 million euros. Roberto Fernández remains under contract with Espanyol, and if he continues his LaLiga progression, the club will have to decide in the coming months whether to increase its stake in the rights before a potential offer meets that amount.

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