Cardoso Varela

In early 2026, reports repeatedly mentioned a €5 million clause in his Dinamo Zagreb contract. This followed a November 2025 report claiming a transfer to FC Barcelona had been agreed for a fee of €25 million. In December 2025, his Transfermarkt value was listed at €1 million. Earlier, in January 2025, it was reported that his former club, Porto, had wanted to insert a €30 million release clause in a new contract, which he rejected. Reports from July 2024 also claimed his managers had demanded €3 million for him to remain at Porto.

Our valuation for Cardoso Varela is anchored by the most recent and specific information available: a reported €5 million clause in his Dinamo Zagreb contract mentioned in early 2026. While a much higher fee of €25 million was rumoured in late 2025, the persistence of the €5 million figure in later reports, despite some conflicting statements about club interest, makes it the most credible basis for his current value. The range allows for potential bonuses or a slightly higher negotiated fee given the widespread interest from top European clubs.