Because Boca prefers Barco to leave because of the release clause and not because of Brighton’s offer

Valentine’s Day boat He will no longer play for Boca. It seems like a matter of judgment. The boy, who is summoned by Javier Mascherano for the Under 23s, he will continue his career in English football after the Pre-Olympic in Venezuela. However, the management will not accept the offer of Brighton: 9 million dollars for 90% of the pass, in several tranches, and the remaining 10% will remain with the club in the event of a future sale. He prefers that the release clause, which amounts to 10 million dollars, be respected. What are the reasons why one prefers the latter option, giving up income in the future?

The renewal of Colorado’s contract was a difficult issue that the current management had to complete with the representative Adriano Ruocco. El Colo made his debut in the First Division at the age of 16, on 16 July 2021 against Unión and with Miguel Angelo Russo as a coach. At that time he had a contract until December 2023 and a release clause of 10 million dollars. That year the boy played just three games and was postponed in 2022, despite him having shone in the Reserve and Under 20s.

Negotiations for the renewal began in December 2022, which only happened at the beginning of February 2023. Boca managed to extend the contract for another year, i.e. until December 2024. The release clause, however, was kept at 10 million dollars. .

After the deal, Barco wrote on his Instagram account: “I am very happy to tell you that I have renewed my contract with Boca until December 2024. Regardless of everything that has been said, I always wanted to stay. I hope I can continue to wear this shirt for many more years. I’m making a dream come true and that’s why I decided to stay and fight here. I want to thank my parents, my girlfriend and my family for always being with me, my representative for accompanying me and the Municipality for making all this possible. LET’S GO TO BOCA CARAJO ????????????”.

During 2023, Barco became a key part of the team he then led Jorge Almiron, which moved him forward from his natural left-back position and started to function as a hook of sorts. Therefore, he was a figure in many matches of the year, especially in the Copa Libertadores. The Premier League had already had their eyes on him.

Just like he immediately took to Brighton Alexis MacAllister, For a few months he has been interested in adding another to his ranks. Colorado. And between one toast and another he accelerated the negotiation. Boca has the formal offer and the player’s entourage have already made the decision: If the club does not accept him, they will apply the release clause.

The numbers are clear. If Boca accepts Brighton’s offer, they will receive almost seven million dollars in four or five installments, that is, before about one and a half million. The rest during the year. And, in the future, the possibility of adding another good amount of green money. For it to be a good deal for Boca, Brighton would have to sell him for more than $60 million, meaning they would receive another six million, plus training rights.

Why almost seven million? Because from the 9 million you have to deduct 15% of the player, 7% of the AFIP withholdings, 2% of the AFA, 1.2% of the stamp duties in the CABA, 0.5% of the union and, very probably 7% of the representative’s commission.

However, if Barco respects the release clause, he will have to deposit 100%, i.e. 10 million dollars, into the club’s account within the next five days. If Brighton pays it, the English club will also have to pay 3% of the clause to the Players’ Welfare Fund, 2% to the AFA’s Structural Sports Fund, 2% of the administrative costs to the AFA and 0.5% to the Members. The player obviously gives up his 15%, unless Brighton pays him. But this is part of the individual negotiation with the new club. Boca, on the other hand, will always have the percentage of training rights. Since Barco has been at the club since he was eight and signed his first contract at the age of 16, he receives 10%.

To paraphrase the old popular adage, Boca prefers 10 million in hand than 15 on the run. The truth is that it is unlikely that the player, or his representative, will immediately have the 10 million to deposit. The most likely thing is that the English club will do it. Although it’s worth asking yourself: do you have that money to spend now? Is Boca speculating on the possibility of a new offer, with a higher figure in fewer installments and a higher percentage of future transfer? We’ll see in the next few days.