Source: REUTERS/ALBERT GEA
[Saba Sports News] The economic crisis at Barcelona
remains unresolved. Spanish media outlet “ARA” has conducted an
analysis of Barcelona’s debt and discovered that the club owes more than 200
million euros in player transfer fees to other clubs. Out of this amount,
approximately 90 million euros are due within the next year. Notably, Barcelona
still owe Ajax 16 million euros for Frenkie de Jong’s transfer fee. In the case
of Raphinha, Barcelona have short-term arrears of 24 million euros and
long-term arrears of 38 million euros to Leeds United. As for Ferran Torres,
Barcelona have short-term arrears of 13 million euros and long-term arrears of
26 million euros to Manchester City. This situation has raised concerns among
fans, with some worrying that Barcelona may have been prioritising future funds
and that consequences may arise in due course.