In recent years, Barcelona has managed to pay off their debt by about 90 million euros a year. – This through a profit on operations, the sale of assets and the sale of future income. (financial levers) – The club has just announced they are back at 1:1 on the transfer market, which is positive.
This year is the year when Barcelona will be back financially as well. Camp Nou has been fully renovated and expanded, which in season will provide additional income of approximately 2 million euros a week. Continued play in the Champions League and huge bids for their biggest stars.
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The biggest ever sale of in-house developed player. – In addition to being large amounts of money in the account, this is considered 100% income in the balance sheet.
Manchester City improved a giant bid that will end Barcelona’s financial problems. (unless they do as after the sale of Neymar for 222 million euros Paris Saint-Germain and go crazy on the transfer market)
Manchester City are ready to shake up the transfer market with a €170 million bid for Fermín López – one of Barcelona’s most valuable players. Manager Enzo Maresca, who has taken over the baton from Pep Guardiola, has named the Andalusian midfielder as his top priority to build his new project at the Etihad.
Fermin is back in full training and has overcome the disappointment of not being able to make it to the World Cup, Sport reports he is fully focused on returning to Barcelona’s first team.
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Maresca wants Fermín as his star player
Maresca’s desire is clear: he wants Fermín’s energy, pressure play, ability to break lines and goal danger from midfield. City want to renew the team without losing intensity or goals – and in Fermín they see the perfect piece.
Among all City’s transfers this summer, none would have had as much impact as this one – both because of Fermín’s level and the staggering €170 million price tag.
A sum that changes everything for Barcelona
Barcelona want to keep their own product – a player who has a contract until 2031 and who is both present and future. But 170 million euros would give the club:
- Better economy
- More room for manoeuvre in the wage budget
- The ability to bring in more players
At the same time, Fermín is a player who connects with the fans, and who has qualities that are difficult to replace. Barcelona faces a dilemma: protect one of La Masia’s greatest gems – or accept a historic cash injection.
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Maresca wants to lure Fermín with a leading role, a higher salary and a project that is built to win everything. However, Fermín has a strong bond with Barça and has never hidden the fact that he will succeed in the Blaugrana.
But Manchester City don’t just need to convince the player – they also need to convince a club that doesn’t need to sell, but is unlikely to ignore one of the biggest bids in its history.
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If the €170 million bid becomes a reality, Joan Laporta will have to choose:
- Option 1: Keep Fermín – secure the future, but miss out on a huge sum
- Option 2: Sell – give City their man, but gain historical power
Maresca has chosen his goal. City are willing to make an extraordinary effort to secure Fermín López.
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In short:
- Manchester City prepare €170 million bid for Fermín López
- Enzo Maresca has made him his top priority
- Barcelona have a contract with Fermín until 2031 – but the sum could be hard to say no to
- City can offer higher wages and a leading role
- Fermín has a strong bond with Barça – but finances could force a sale
