Toni Fernández is set to undergo his medical at Venezia today as the Barcelona winger moves closer to completing his transfer to the Italian club.
The deal is understood to be worth €4 million, with Barcelona retaining a 50% sell-on clause as well as a buy-back clause. The structure of the agreement allows Barcelona to maintain a level of control over Fernández’s future while giving the young attacker the opportunity to continue his development away from Camp Nou.
Softfootball understands that the medical is the next important step before the transfer can be formally completed, with the relevant clubs now working on the final details of the operation.
Fernández has been regarded as one of Barcelona’s promising young attacking talents and has continued to develop through the club’s youth system. His departure represents an opportunity to gain more consistent first-team football and valuable experience in Italian football.
For Venezia, the arrival of Fernández represents a significant addition to their attacking options. The Italian side will hope the winger can make an immediate impact while continuing his development in a new environment.
Barcelona’s decision to include both a sell-on percentage and a buy-back clause demonstrates their belief that Fernández can still have a future at the club. The Catalan giants will therefore be able to benefit financially from any future transfer while retaining the possibility of bringing the player back.
Meanwhile, Barcelona are also progressing with their own squad plans, with Gabriel Jesus to Barcelona now moving closer after documents were exchanged ahead of his medical. The Brazilian forward is expected to provide additional experience and attacking depth as Hansi Flick prepares his squad for the season.
Fernández’s medical at Venezia is expected to take place today, with an official announcement to follow once all formalities have been completed.
