Barcelona are set to part ways with promising midfielder Tommy Marques, with Portuguese club Braga reaching an agreement to sign the 19-year-old on a permanent transfer.
Transfer market specialist Fabrizio Romano has given the move his trademark “Here we go”, confirming that the agreement between Barcelona and Braga is now in place.
The deal will see Barcelona receive €10 million upfront, with a further €2 million available through add-ons.
Marques has already accepted Braga’s proposal despite attracting interest from two German clubs.
Barcelona and Braga agree €10m deal for Marques
As stated, Tommy Marques is heading for a permanent Barcelona exit after Braga won the race for his signature.
The Portuguese club have agreed to pay €10 million as a fixed fee, while the package could rise to €12 million through bonuses.
Marques had options elsewhere, with two German clubs also showing interest in the young Barcelona midfielder. However, the player has chosen Braga as the next step in his career.
The 19-year-old had been a regular presence around Hansi Flick’s squad last season, even though he was officially registered with Barcelona’s reserve team.
His involvement with the first team became more limited as the new season approached.
During pre-season, Marques played only 28 minutes in Barcelona’s second match of the Udine triangular tournament, a 1-0 defeat against Udinese.
That reduced role increasingly pointed towards an exit, and Barcelona have now found a deal that suits all parties.
Rodri arrival changes Marques’ Barcelona future
Marques had initially entered the summer with a realistic chance of becoming more involved in the Barcelona senior setup.
Last season, he made his first-team debut at just 18 years old, having featured for six minutes in Barcelona’s 3-0 victory over Mallorca at Camp Nou on February 7 and later made another brief appearance against Alaves.
His path appeared set to become clearer following the expected departure of Marc Casado. However, Barcelona’s decision to push for Rodri changed the situation.
With the Manchester City midfielder now set to arrive, competition in Barcelona’s midfield is expected to become even stronger.
As a result, Marques could no longer count on a regular role in the senior squad, making a permanent transfer a more feasible option.