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Esequiel Barco Transfer from Spartak Moskva to Independiente
Journalist Matias Martinez reported on the social network X that Independiente made the first offer to Spartak for the purchase of 50% of the rights to Ezequiel Barco for $1.5 million (€1.3 million). According to the source, Independiente knows that Spartak will reject the proposed offer, and the Argentine club is willing to raise the price to a certain limit.
Journalist Matias Martinez reported on the social network X that Independiente made the first offer to Spartak for the purchase of 50% of the rights to Ezequiel Barco for $1.5 million (€1.3 million). According to the source, Independiente knows that Spartak will reject the proposed offer, and the Argentine club is willing to raise the price to a certain limit.
According to statements cited by Independiente Rey de America, Independiente's press attaché, Pablo Grindetti, stated that negotiations are ongoing for the possible transfer of Spartak Moscow midfielder Esequiel Barco to the Argentine club. Grindetti said that Barco has publicly declared his desire to return to Independiente and that the club shares this desire. However, there are issues to resolve, particularly with the Russian club, and an adjustment to Independiente's financial capabilities is necessary. The press attaché indicated that Independiente wants to bring Barco back but cannot make offers that are not financially responsible, adding that an agreement will depend on the willingness of both parties. He noted that Independiente cannot pay the same sums as the Russian club, and the deal is contingent on the player's and his representative's ability to adapt to the club's offer. The departure from Spartak has not yet been agreed upon.
According to statements cited by Independiente Rey de America, Independiente's press attaché, Pablo Grindetti, stated that negotiations are ongoing for the possible transfer of Spartak Moscow midfielder Esequiel Barco to the Argentine club. Grindetti said that Barco has publicly declared his desire to return to Independiente and that the club shares this desire. However, there are issues to resolve, particularly with the Russian club, and an adjustment to Independiente's financial capabilities is necessary. The press attaché indicated that Independiente wants to bring Barco back but cannot make offers that are not financially responsible, adding that an agreement will depend on the willingness of both parties. He noted that Independiente cannot pay the same sums as the Russian club, and the deal is contingent on the player's and his representative's ability to adapt to the club's offer. The departure from Spartak has not yet been agreed upon.
Ezequiel Barco avoided answering a question about whether he will transfer to Independiente in the near future. Barco stated that the fans have always shown him a lot of love and he will always be grateful to them. He added that he has previously said that playing at Independiente is something special for him and has also previously said that he wants to play there. It was previously reported that Spartak intends to extend Barco's contract.
Ezequiel Barco avoided answering a question about whether he will transfer to Independiente in the near future. Barco stated that the fans have always shown him a lot of love and he will always be grateful to them. He added that he has previously said that playing at Independiente is something special for him and has also previously said that he wants to play there. It was previously reported that Spartak intends to extend Barco's contract.
According to Odds.ru, Esteban Saenz Rico, a member of the board of directors and sporting secretary of Independiente, has stated that negotiations with Spartak Moscow for midfielder Ezequiel Barco are ongoing. He said that an offer made by Independiente the previous day was rejected, but that they are working on improving the proposal. Saenz Rico expressed a belief that the negotiations will end well.
According to Odds.ru, Esteban Saenz Rico, a member of the board of directors and sporting secretary of Independiente, has stated that negotiations with Spartak Moscow for midfielder Ezequiel Barco are ongoing. He said that an offer made by Independiente the previous day was rejected, but that they are working on improving the proposal. Saenz Rico expressed a belief that the negotiations will end well.
Esteban Saenz Rico, a member of the board of directors and sporting secretary of Independiente, commented that the interest is real and Esequiel Barco wants to play for Independiente. Rico stated that Barco has a special attachment to the club, having come through it. According to Odds.ru, the player wants to return to Argentina for at least one year, partially for family reasons. Clarin reported that the club from Avellaneda wants to take Barco on a one-year loan. It was emphasized that Barco informed Spartak management that he was willing to extend his contract, but in exchange requested permission to spend a season at Independiente. The Argentine club proposed a free loan of the midfielder to Spartak and the purchase of 50% of his rights.
Esteban Saenz Rico, a member of the board of directors and sporting secretary of Independiente, commented that the interest is real and Esequiel Barco wants to play for Independiente. Rico stated that Barco has a special attachment to the club, having come through it. According to Odds.ru, the player wants to return to Argentina for at least one year, partially for family reasons. Clarin reported that the club from Avellaneda wants to take Barco on a one-year loan. It was emphasized that Barco informed Spartak management that he was willing to extend his contract, but in exchange requested permission to spend a season at Independiente. The Argentine club proposed a free loan of the midfielder to Spartak and the purchase of 50% of his rights.
According to Clarin, Ezequiel Barco is willing to extend his contract with Spartak Moscow on the condition of a one-year loan to Independiente. The player, through his agent, sent an official letter to Spartak requesting that the loan offer from Independiente be considered positively. The primary reason for Barco's desire to move to Argentina is family-related, as he wants to be closer to his daughter and is actively working on finding a solution that suits everyone.
According to Clarin, Ezequiel Barco is willing to extend his contract with Spartak Moscow on the condition of a one-year loan to Independiente. The player, through his agent, sent an official letter to Spartak requesting that the loan offer from Independiente be considered positively. The primary reason for Barco's desire to move to Argentina is family-related, as he wants to be closer to his daughter and is actively working on finding a solution that suits everyone.
Orgullo Rojo reported that Spartak rejected the first official offer from Independiente for midfielder Ezequiel Barco. The Argentinian club proposed a loan, but its terms did not satisfy the management of the Moscow club, leading to the proposal's rejection. Negotiations for a possible return for Barco to Independiente are currently suspended. Further developments may depend on the player's position, as he is expected to negotiate with Spartak representatives. During these negotiations, he may raise personal and family circumstances to try to influence the club's decision.
Orgullo Rojo reported that Spartak rejected the first official offer from Independiente for midfielder Ezequiel Barco. The Argentinian club proposed a loan, but its terms did not satisfy the management of the Moscow club, leading to the proposal's rejection. Negotiations for a possible return for Barco to Independiente are currently suspended. Further developments may depend on the player's position, as he is expected to negotiate with Spartak representatives. During these negotiations, he may raise personal and family circumstances to try to influence the club's decision.
According to TYC, Esequiel Barco wants to return to Independiente. Barco communicated his intention to return to the directors of Independiente in January, and the idea is now being given more consideration. The option being considered is a 12-month loan, with Barco offering to extend his current contract with Spartak Moscow in exchange for being allowed to join Independiente for one season. His current deal expires on June 30, 2027. After the loan, he would return to Russia with the renewed contract. If this happens, Independiente would be responsible for paying Barco's full salary. Spartak paid 16 million euros for Barco in July 2024. From January 1, 2026, Barco will be able to negotiate a pre-contract with any club to leave for free starting July 1, 2027.
According to TYC, Esequiel Barco wants to return to Independiente. Barco communicated his intention to return to the directors of Independiente in January, and the idea is now being given more consideration. The option being considered is a 12-month loan, with Barco offering to extend his current contract with Spartak Moscow in exchange for being allowed to join Independiente for one season. His current deal expires on June 30, 2027. After the loan, he would return to Russia with the renewed contract. If this happens, Independiente would be responsible for paying Barco's full salary. Spartak paid 16 million euros for Barco in July 2024. From January 1, 2026, Barco will be able to negotiate a pre-contract with any club to leave for free starting July 1, 2027.
According to Orgullo Rojo, Independiente plans to loan Esequiel Barco from Spartak with an option to purchase. Independiente's management states that negotiations are at a very advanced stage and that the financial aspect is not an obstacle. The transfer depends solely on negotiations between the player and Spartak. Barco has indicated a desire to return to Argentina.
According to Orgullo Rojo, Independiente plans to loan Esequiel Barco from Spartak with an option to purchase. Independiente's management states that negotiations are at a very advanced stage and that the financial aspect is not an obstacle. The transfer depends solely on negotiations between the player and Spartak. Barco has indicated a desire to return to Argentina.
Independiente has started negotiations with Spartak Moscow for the transfer of midfielder Ezequiel Barco, according to a report from journalist German Garcia Grova.
Independiente has started negotiations with Spartak Moscow for the transfer of midfielder Ezequiel Barco, according to a report from journalist German Garcia Grova.
Ezequiel Barco wanted to return to his homeland this summer, but the transfer did not happen. According to InfiernoRojo.com, Independiente was unable to offer the Moscow club the requested amount. The source states that the Argentine club will attempt to complete Barco's transfer in the winter transfer window, and the player himself continues to want the deal to be finalized.
Ezequiel Barco wanted to return to his homeland this summer, but the transfer did not happen. According to InfiernoRojo.com, Independiente was unable to offer the Moscow club the requested amount. The source states that the Argentine club will attempt to complete Barco's transfer in the winter transfer window, and the player himself continues to want the deal to be finalized.
According to Ole, Esequiel Barco is interested in returning to his homeland, where Independiente is interested in him. The main problem hindering Barco's potential departure from Russia is Spartak's position, as the club wishes to recoup the €14 million spent on the Argentine's transfer last summer.
According to Ole, Esequiel Barco is interested in returning to his homeland, where Independiente is interested in him. The main problem hindering Barco's potential departure from Russia is Spartak's position, as the club wishes to recoup the €14 million spent on the Argentine's transfer last summer.
Esequiel Barco might move from Russia to the Argentine club Independiente during the winter transfer window. In the Argentine publication Ole, journalist Fabio Verona reports that Barco needs to return to Argentina because of family circumstances, despite his excellent play.
Esequiel Barco might move from Russia to the Argentine club Independiente during the winter transfer window. In the Argentine publication Ole, journalist Fabio Verona reports that Barco needs to return to Argentina because of family circumstances, despite his excellent play.
Independiente is interested in re-signing 26-year-old Argentine midfielder Esequiel Barco, who began his career at the club, in the winter transfer window. According to journalist Favio Verona of Ole, the Argentine club has been in contact with Barco's representatives in recent weeks. Barco, who played for Independiente from 2015 to 2018, has reportedly expressed a willingness to accept a pay cut to enable a return to Argentina. The club hopes the midfielder will pressure Spartak Moscow to permit the transfer. Spartak had acquired Barco from River Plate in the summer of 2024 for a fee that media reports suggested was €14 million. His contract with the Russian club is valid until June 2027, and Transfermarkt estimates his market value to be €14 million. Brazilian clubs Palmeiras and Flamengo have also been linked with the player.
Independiente is interested in re-signing 26-year-old Argentine midfielder Esequiel Barco, who began his career at the club, in the winter transfer window. According to journalist Favio Verona of Ole, the Argentine club has been in contact with Barco's representatives in recent weeks. Barco, who played for Independiente from 2015 to 2018, has reportedly expressed a willingness to accept a pay cut to enable a return to Argentina. The club hopes the midfielder will pressure Spartak Moscow to permit the transfer. Spartak had acquired Barco from River Plate in the summer of 2024 for a fee that media reports suggested was €14 million. His contract with the Russian club is valid until June 2027, and Transfermarkt estimates his market value to be €14 million. Brazilian clubs Palmeiras and Flamengo have also been linked with the player.
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