SC Braga: Striker Sold Nearly a Year Ago Continues to Generate Revenue

Espanyol de Barcelona is set to pay SC Braga an additional €1.55 million for the transfer of Roberto Fernández. This sum secures an obligatory acquisition of another 12.5 percent of the player's economic rights.

When the Arsenalistas announced the sale of the striker's rights to the Catalan club on June 27, 2025, they reported the transaction was for €6.2 million (for 50 percent of the rights). However, the agreement also stipulated that if Espanyol maintained its top-flight status in the recently concluded season, Braga would receive an additional €1.55 million for the aforementioned 12.5 percent. Just two days ago, the Catalan side defeated Osasuna 2-1 away from home, reaching 45 points with one match remaining in their league campaign, placing them five points clear of the relegation zone, currently occupied by Girona.

However, the financial transfers from Barcelona to Braga might not end there. Should Espanyol secure another season in the Spanish top tier at the end of the 2026/2027 season, the 'Periquitos' will be obligated to open their wallets once more, paying another €1.55 million for an additional 12.5 percent of the player's rights. If this occurs, Espanyol will then hold 75 percent of Roberto Fernández's economic rights, with the remaining 25 percent still belonging to SC Braga's SAD.

Even that remaining 25 percent has a pre-established price of €3.1 million and could be negotiated. All terms were meticulously laid out when Espanyol signed the striker.

Let's crunch the numbers: SC Braga received €6.2 million approximately a year ago for half of Roberto Fernández's economic rights. They are now set to pocket an additional €1.55 million, bringing the total to €7.75 million. If Espanyol pays another €1.55 million at the end of next season, the sum will rise to €9.3 million. Should the Catalan club then decide to purchase the remaining 25 percent, they would need to spend an extra €3.1 million. In total, this could yield a staggering €12.4 million.