Palmeiras’ Colombian centre-defender Yerry Mina is joining Barcelona. This was expected, although the transfer was scheduled for post World Cup. The anticipation costs the Catalan club an additional €3.3 million, raising the total price to €12.3 million: €11.8 million for the economic rights (€10 million going to Palmeiras and €1.8 million to Santa Fe) and €590.000, corresponding to 5% of the transfer value, to be divided between Deportivo Pasto, Santa Fe and Palmeiras – all clubs Mina has played for.
The price tag might seem low, but one should remember that Mina only arrived at Palmeiras because Director of Football Alexandre Mattos convinced the defender not to go to Germany, after having reached an understanding with Barcelona whereby Palmeiras would groom the player for a couple of seasons before handing him over at a pre-defined price of €9 million. At the time, signing Mina set Palmeiras back some €3 million. Palmeiras are now looking at approximately €7 million in net revenues.
Yerry Mina rapidly bonded with club and supporters and was instrumental in Palmeiras’ 2016 Brazilian Championship title. After a total of 48 games and 9 goals in the green jersey, the tremendously dedicated 23-year-old has all the tools to conquer the World.
Thank you and the best of luck in your new endeavor, Mina!
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