Guille Fernandez nears permanent transfer from Barcelona to RCD Mallorca

Barcelona midfielder Guille Fernandez is closing in on a permanent transfer to RCD Mallorca. The 18-year-old academy product is expected to sign a long-term contract with the La Liga 2 side, running until either 2030 or 2031. Reports indicate the deal will cost RCD Mallorca between €3 million and €4 million. Barcelona has negotiated terms to retain 50 percent of the player's economic rights and included a buy-back option that can be activated starting in the second year of the deal. The midfielder had been training separately from the first team under Hansi Flick as his future remained uncertain during the final stages of the summer transfer window. Provided the documentation is finalized, the player is scheduled to travel to RCD Mallorca today for a medical examination and to complete the transfer.

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