Joan Laporta knows he can keep bringing money into Barça's coffers without having to lift a finger. In recent years, FC Barcelona has been reserving future sale percentages when several of its footballers have left. Leaving at a young age and keeping the possibility of continuing to bring in money, the culer side had planned to receive significant profits in the future.
The next operation of this kind is already underway and Laporta is rubbing his hands together. From France, Olympique de Marseille is going all out to finalize a signing in the coming days. We're talking about Óscar Mingueza, a Barça youth product who is now at Celta. Although rumors spoke of his possible contract renewal, negotiations are stalled and he could leave for €20 million, the price of his release clause.
Matteo Moretto, an Italian journalist specializing in the transfer market, has revealed that Marseille is going all out for Mingueza. This move is directly backed by its president, the Spaniard Pablo Longoria. What the French team wants is to strengthen its defensive line with a footballer capable of playing both full-back positions and center-back. A complete player, who has attracted the interest of several clubs in Europe.
In this regard, Barça is closely monitoring everything that may happen regarding Óscar Mingueza's future. In 2022, he headed to Celta for zero euros, but keeping the possibility of earning 50% of a hypothetical future sale. Now, at 26 years old, it seems his future could be in France, moving to a Marseille side that finished second in Ligue 1 and will play in the next edition of the Champions League.
Óscar Mingueza: A complete defender
Óscar Mingueza has established himself as one of the most complete defenders in LaLiga. At 26 years old, the Catalan footballer has had a great season with Celta de Vigo, becoming a key piece in the Galician team's plans. His versatility has made him a reliable wildcard for the coaching staff.
In the 2024/25 campaign, Mingueza has played a total of 36 official matches with Celta, posting some surprising offensive numbers for a defender: up to 4 goals and 6 assists. His ability to join the attack, his good ball striking, and his tactical intelligence have been decisive at key moments during the season. In addition, his maturity on the field and the experience he gained during his time at FC Barcelona have allowed him to lead the Celta backline with authority.
Mingueza's growth hasn't gone unnoticed on the national and international stage. Several European clubs are closely following his progress, aware that he still has room to keep improving. In Vigo, they're delighted with his performance and consider him a key piece. Meanwhile, Mingueza keeps showing he's ready for big challenges, and it's yet to be seen what will happen with his future...