Barcelona faces a challenge due to the data provided by the League regarding their salary cap. This situation has a direct impact on their ability to make new signings, and it’s particularly concerning since they’ve already secured Vitor Roque’s signing, a Brazilian player.
The agreed transfer fee is around 30 million, plus additional variable amounts. However, there’s currently no room in the salary budget for his arrival in January, as initially planned.
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The Barcelona board is actively seeking solutions over the next three and a half months before the transfer market opens. They are determined to register Vitor Roque, although it won’t be an easy task.
To generate income, club leaders are exploring various financial operations and agreements, avoiding relying solely on player sales, although that option isn’t entirely ruled out. Additionally, they’re counting on the Libero investment group to settle the 40 million owed to the club. Their goal is to adhere to a 1-1 rule next summer, spending one euro for every euro saved.
Barcelona, whose revenue in the 2022-2023 season reached 1,225 million, plans to capitalize on sponsorships related to their move to Montjuïc, a financial benefit that has exceeded their expectations.
Affected players in the Barcelona club
On the sporting front, Barcelona is working on modifying Frenkie de Jong’s contract, similar to what they did with Ter Stegen a few months ago. They aim to extend and restructure his contract, even though he’s one of the highest earners in the squad. The board has evaluated the numbers carefully to avoid pressuring the player into changing his contract, a move that could help improve the wage bill situation.
Regarding key figures like Xavi, salary constraints have led to his contract renewal until 2025 instead of the initially planned 2026, aligning with Laporta’s term. Additionally, the club expects to announce contract extensions for Lamine Yamal and Alejandro Balde in the coming days, with agreements already in place.
