Official: Abel Ruiz joins SC Braga on loan ahead of €8m move
The Portuguese side are obligated to sign the striker on a permanent deal next summer
FC Barcelona and SC Braga have completed a deal which will see Abel Ruiz join the Portuguese side. The young forward will initially join on a six-month loan deal but it'll be made permanent in the summer for a fee of €8m.
Ruiz has passed his medical and Barça released the following statement:
"FC Barcelona and SC Braga have reached an agreement on a loan deal for Abel Ruiz. Once the loan has finished, the Portuguese club will make the move permanent for a fee of €8m. Barça reserve the option to buy back the player."
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— FC Barcelona B (@FCBarcelonaB) 31 de enero de 2020
Acuerdo con el SC Braga para la cesión de Abel Ruiz
Barça added a kind message at the end of listing the player's achievements: "FC Barcelona would like to thank Abel Ruiz for his commitment and dedication and wish him all the success in the future."
