Barcelona has lifted the option to bring Emerson Royal back, the Catalan top club announced on Wednesday morning. As a result, the right-back will again wear the shirt of the number three in LaLiga from last season from 1 July. Emerson played on loan for Real Betis from 2019 onwards. The 22-year-old fullback is the third acquisition for next season after Eric García and Sergio Aguero. according to Goal Barcelona has lost nine million euros and Betis has negotiated a resale percentage of twenty percent.
Emerson was acquired in 2019 from Atlético Mineiro, which received more than twelve million euros for the transfer. Half of the transfer fee was paid for by Barcelona at the time, with Betis depositing the other six million euros. Barcelona negotiated the option to pick up Emerson from Betis in 2021. The Brazilian winger leaves the Seville club with 79 games to his name.
The right back was a fixed value in the team of coach Manuel Pellegrini, especially last season. Emerson even managed to make the most playing minutes (3186) of all players in the Betis roster. Pellegrini’s formation finished in sixth place in LaLiga, earning a Europa League ticket. Emerson is with Brazil in preparation for the Copa América, which will be held in its own country.
Emerson will face competition from Sergiño Dest and Sergi Roberto at Barcelona for the right-back position. In any case, Barcelona is very happy with the arrival of the Brazilian, according to a statement on the club site. “With him, Barça will gain speed and attacking power on the right wing. The Brazilian player stands out as a winger who is always looking for depth.”
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