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Brian Farinas nears move from Barcelona to Girona, club retains future stake

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 12:40 PM

Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Brian Farinas nears move from Barcelona to Girona, club retains future stake

Summary

Brian Farinas, a 20-year-old midfielder from Barcelona's La Masia academy, is approaching a move to Girona. The transfer is expected to be permanent, reportedly around €1.5 million, with Barcelona retaining 50% of his rights. Farinas has shown promise in the reserve team under Juliano Belletti, making 33 appearances last season. With Girona, he aims for more competitive play in the Segunda Division, stepping up from the third division where Barça Atletic competed. Once finalized, this deal reflects Barcelona's strategy to safeguard their investment in promising players.

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By the Numbers

•Farinas recorded five goals and seven assists for Barça Atletic last season.
•Barcelona retains 50% of Farinas’s rights after the transfer.
•Girona seeks to finalize the move within the coming days.
•Farinas has been at Barcelona since joining from Villarreal in 2018.

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12:40 PMYahoo Sports — La Masia starlet closes in on Girona move as Barcelona retain 50% future stake

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Barça Atletic not moving up from the fourth division last season has left them with a very difficult decision to make on the futures of a number of players.Many young starlets who were part of Julian...
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