Barcelona midfielder Nico Gonzalez has completed a transfer to Portuguese giants Porto.

Spain Under-21 international Nico made his Barca debut in 2021 under Ronald Koeman, having renewed his contract that year until 2024 with a whopping €500m release clause.

His deal at Camp Nou was then extended to 2026 before departing for a loan spell with Valencia. Things went poorly at the Mestalla as Los Che narrowly avoided relegation in 2022/23, with Nico scoring once in 26 La Liga appearances.

Barca have now announced his permanent €8.5m departure to Porto, who finished second in the Primeira Liga, and have a buy-back clause should they wish to bring the midfielder back to Camp Nou.

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This article was originally published on 90min as Barcelona confirm Nico sale to Porto with buy-back clause.