How much Bianchini deal is likely to cost Portsmouth after transfer announcement
Portsmouth seem to have pulled off a financial masterstroke when it comes to the transfer of Florian Bianchini.
Bianchini has joined Pompey from fellow Championship club Swansea on a season-long loan.
The French forward is an exciting player approved by Blues boss John Mousinho. Portsmouth fans were able to catch a glimpse of their new recruit in action during both of the Welsh outfit’s meetings with the club last term.
However, supporters will be keen to know whether the transfer will be worth it from a financial standpoint, as Pompey News takes a deeper delve into the potential cost of the deal.
Bianchini could cost Portsmouth £130,000 in wages for the year
Bianchini is Pompey’s fifth senior signing of the summer as the club continues to accelerate its pursuit in the market. However, question marks still surround the financial benefits of the deal.
According to Capology, Bianchini has an estimated annual base salary of £130,000 at Swansea. This is the amount Portsmouth would likely pay if they were to cover his wages for the duration of his loan.
| Club | Expiration Date | Weekly Wage | Yearly Wages |
| Swansea | 30 June 2028 | £2,500 | £130,000 |
This makes the deal impressive from a sporting but also financial standpoint. As of now, that would put the right winger as the fifth-lowest earner at the club behind Terry Devlin, who is on £156,000 annually.
Meanwhile, Matt Ritchie tops the chart, earning a whopping £780,000 per year, while Toby Steward is on the opposite end, pocketing a yearly wage of £39,000.
Portsmouth could benefit from Bianchini next season
While financial benefits are a nice bonus, fans will always be most concerned with how a player can help the team on the pitch. Bianchini could aid Pompey in several ways next season.
Despite being a rotational option for Swansea last season and playing just 1,324 minutes, Bianchini still scored three goals for the club.
It is important to have players who start regularly for the club and perform at the highest level. However, players who can be substituted on and make a difference when the team are in search of an equaliser are equally as important.
There is no doubt that Bianchini can play this role for Portsmouth next season and even work his way up to becoming a regular starter. Therefore, this is a player that Pompey fans should start getting excited about.
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