FC Porto is pursuing an intricate financial strategy to secure a larger share of future profits from player sales, notably with winger Borja Sainz, according to recently disclosed club documents.
The Portuguese club revealed it can acquire 10% of the future capital gains Norwich City is entitled to from a subsequent sale of Sainz. Norwich currently holds rights to 20% of such profits.
This specific option, valid until the end of the current season, comes at a cost of 1.5 million USD for FC Porto.
The detail emerged from FC Porto’s Transparency Portal, where the club itemized its summer transfer market activity. The disclosures included player rights percentages, acquisition values, and various commission fees.
Most of the information in the report had been previously known. However, the unique financial arrangement concerning Sainz’s future value drew particular attention.
Separately, the club’s SAD (Sociedade Anónima Desportiva) reported a total investment of 101.8 million USD during the recent transfer window.
This total included 4.92 million USD in intermediation costs and 2.4 million USD in management commissions.