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A transfer involving players going both ways rather than just cash. Sometimes straight swaps, sometimes player plus cash. Gets discussed more than it actually happens because valuations rarely match up and both players need to want to move. Sounds simple in theory but the negotiations are complicated because you need four parties to agree (two clubs, two players).
Arthur and Pjanić's swap between Barcelona and Juventus in 2020 confused everyone - neither side seemed to actually want the player they received, and it looked like an accounting trick to boost both clubs' financial reports.
Robbie
Feb 5, 2026
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