The Marcos Fernández frenzy forces Espanyol to move on
RCD Espanyol has a problem with Marcos Fernández (23 years old), ‘Pichichi’ of the preseason alongside recently operated Kike García (three goals). The Cambrils-born striker has managed to maintain the level he showed during his loan spell at Ceuta (14 goals), which, combined with his curious contractual situation, has caught the attention of multiple clubs.
Marcos has a buyout clause of just two million euros that Espanyol can increase to eight by doubling his salary. In other words: the perico club has the option to block any offer for those two ‘kilos’ current with the consequent increase in the player’s wages.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Espanyol has received more than 10 approaches to pay what Marcos costs today. Among them are Mallorca, Real Oviedo, Preston North End, Lecce, Estoril, and Legia de Varsovia.
Espanyol’s response is that Marcos won’t leave, but the fever he’s causing in the market and Kike’s injury, KO for the next four months, at least, force Monchi to move on. There is the possibility of voluntarily increasing his buyout clause to eight million, which would finally put an end to any risk of him leaving.
Why is it important for Espanyol?
Marcos Fernández’s situation is crucial for RCD Espanyol, as the club cannot afford to lose a player of his quality. Espanyol must decide whether to increase Marcos’s buyout clause or let him go.
What’s next?
Espanyol must take a quick decision on Marcos Fernández’s situation. If the club decides to increase the buyout clause, it can avoid losing a valuable player. However, if the club decides not to increase the buyout clause, Marcos can be transferred to another club.
Currently, Espanyol is in tenth place in the league with 38 points, 10 wins, 8 draws, and 13 losses in 31 games. The goal difference is -11. The club is 41 points behind the leaders Barcelona.
