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Barcelona’s Nico Gonzalez leaves club, joins Porto

Portuguese football club Porto has successfully completed the signing of Barcelona midfielder Nico Gonzalez. The talented midfielder joins Porto for a reported fee of €8.5 million and has inked a five-season contract, binding him with the club until 2028.

Nico’s journey to Porto comes after a loan spell with Valencia last season. Unfortunately, his time at Valencia was marred by injuries, hindering his full potential throughout the campaign. Despite his struggles, Nico’s abilities have not gone unnoticed, and Porto saw great potential in him.

Barcelona had initially preferred a loan arrangement for the young midfielder. However, due to their ongoing financial situation, they ultimately agreed to a permanent transfer to Porto.

As part of the deal, Barcelona has retained a buy-back option valued at €30 million, indicating the club’s willingness to keep a close eye on Nico’s progress and potentially bring him back to the Camp Nou in the future.

Idoko Dennis

Idoko Dennis is a creative videographer/drone pilot and sport writer. He heads the sport desk and deputizes the head of Idoma TV

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