Como have made an offer to sign 18-year-old Barcelona centre-back Andres Cuenca on a free transfer with a 25% sell-on clause, planning to loan him for development. Betting angle: back Como to complete the move and consider small stakes on Sporting Gijón as a likely loan destination or on Cuenca to earn senior appearances next season as his value could rise.
Como lodge bid for Barcelona teen centre-back Andres Cuenca
Como 1907 have tabled an offer to sign 18-year-old centre-back Andres Cuenca, whose contract with Barcelona runs until the end of the season. The Serie A outfit’s proposal reportedly includes a 25% sell-on clause, allowing Barcelona to benefit from any future transfer while enabling Como to secure the defender without an upfront fee.
Background and first-team debut
Cuenca emerged through Barcelona’s youth setup and earned a brief first-team cameo during the 2024–25 campaign under Hansi Flick, appearing for six minutes in a UEFA Champions League tie against Young Boys. That senior exposure, combined with his age and potential, has attracted interest from multiple clubs.
Como’s plan: sign, then loan
Como’s strategy appears focused on long-term development: sign Cuenca on a free transfer, include a substantial sell-on clause, then loan him for regular senior minutes. Sporting Gijón has already been linked as a possible loan destination, a move designed to accelerate the centre-back’s progress before any future sale.
What this means for Barcelona
With Cuenca’s contract expiring, Barcelona face the choice of negotiating an extension or allowing the youngster to leave for development elsewhere while retaining potential upside via the sell-on clause. The 25% clause gives Barcelona a stake in Cuenca’s future market value without assuming his immediate development pathway.
Betting implications
Punters should note market reactions: odds for Como completing the signing are likely to shorten, making small outright bets on Como signing Cuenca a plausible play. Consider betting on Sporting Gijón to secure a loan if that market opens, or on player prop markets tied to senior appearances next season—Cuenca’s value and visibility could rise quickly with regular playing time.
Outlook and timeline
Expect clarity before the end of the season or during the winter window as negotiations conclude and loan arrangements are arranged. If Como proceed with the plan, Cuenca will likely move immediately and spend time on loan to gain experience, with both clubs watching his development as a potential future transfer asset.
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