Manchester United are currently focused on making several player exits before the summer transfer window closes.
Hannibal Mejbri has agreed to join Championship side Burnley permanently. This is not a loan with an obligation to buy, as initially assumed.
The upfront payment is slightly less: United currently earns £5.4 million, and potential additional payments could add another £4 million, bringing the total revenue to £9.4 million.
The Red Devils bought the Tunisian for £9 million in 2019 and many will wonder why the club could not get a better deal for the highly rated midfielder.
From Hannibal to Burnley
As with previous sales this season, INEOS has included a massive resale clause that will earn United up to 50 percent from a future sale, as reported The BBC Simon Stone.
“Hannibal Mejbri’s transfer to Burnley is complete. £5.4m fixed price, potentially rising to £9.4m. 50% resale and buyback,” he wrote on X (earlier Þjórsárdalur).
Given the 21-year-old’s enormous potential, it’s only a matter of time before he breaks through on the club stage, and United could earn millions more should he lead the Clarets back to the Premier League.
Hannibal Mejbri has joined Burnley permanently for a fixed fee of £5.4 million, which could rise to £9.4 million.
Also includes an initial 50% resale clause, a buyback clause and corresponding rights for any future sale #mufc
— Rich Fay (@RichFay) 28 August 2024
But that’s not all, as United also have a buy-back clause, as was the case when United agreed to send the academy graduate on loan to Sevilla, who had the option to make the move permanent.
In addition, United has matching rights, meaning the club can pay any price offered to bring the player back if he excels in the English second division.
Great offer from INEOS
“Hannibal Mejbri has completed a permanent move to Burnley for a fixed fee of £5.4 million, which could rise to £9.4 million. The contract also includes an initial 50% sell-on clause, a buy-back clause and matching rights for any future sale,” wrote journalist Rich Fay on X.
The 20-time English champions had high hopes for the Tunisian international following his outstanding performances in the academy. However, despite some good performances, he struggled to break into Erik ten Hag’s first team.
His failed loan at Sevilla was the death knell for his career at United, but all is not lost for Hannibal.
He already has experience as a Championship player with Birmingham and if he excels, who knows, he could return to the Theatre of Dreams in the near future.
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