A big open secret, FC Barcelona needs to reduce its payroll by 200 million euros to be able to welcome Leo Messi while registering the new contracts. To achieve this goal, the Catalan club plans to sell some of its players who are not indisputable starters for Xavi.
Among those players is Raphinha, the Brazilian who joined the team last summer. Despite strong performances, the 26-year-old failed to fully establish himself in Xavi’s squad. In addition, his behavior after being replaced did not please the club leaders.
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However, Raphinha is highly regarded in Europe and could be sold to Barca for a good price. According to Mundo Deportivo, other players like Ferran Torres, Ansu Fati, Kessie and Eric Garcia are also expected to leave this summer to help with Messi’s operation.
FC Barcelona is ready to do anything to be able to register Messi and renew the contracts of its players. But that means some players will have to be sacrificed. If Raphinha were to be sold, it would be a loss for the Catalan club, but it could be necessary to allow Messi to return to the team.
The summer transfer window therefore promises to be eventful for FC Barcelona, which will have to make difficult choices to reduce its payroll and strengthen its team. The fans are eagerly waiting to see how the Catalan club will handle this delicate situation.
