Barca loan Abel Ruiz to Braga

In the statement, Barcelona detailed that "they have reached an agreement with Sporting Braga for the loan of the player Abel Ruiz until 30th June 2020".

Bu the Barcelona player will also become a Braga player "once this loan period ends", as they will execute a compulsory option to buy worth 8 million euros.

There is more, however, as Barca do not want to disassociate themselves completely from a player with a great future ahead of him like Abel Ruiz. For that reason, they have included a buyback option, which they have not given numbers of.

 

January 31, 2020

"FC Barcelona publicly express its gratitude to Abel Ruiz for his commitment and dedication and wish him good luck and success in the future," the club said in closing their statement.

At 18 years of age, Abel Ruiz will be looking to play a leading role in the Portuguese League after eight years in the Barcelona youth system. With the youth side, the forward scored 9 goals in 68 games. First and new adventure away from home.