I’m not a Barca expert, so if there is any incorrect information please correct me. It would probably make most sense to start at the beginning.
Saison 13/14: The first big transfer: Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior – transfer fee: €88 million.
Saison 2014/15: the next big transfer: Luis Suárez – €81.72 million. In the season 166.72 million was paid for player transfers.
The 2014/15 season marked the triumphant climax for Barcelona under Luis Enrique’s leadership as they won the treble. The squad consisted of 7 players from La Masia and 9 who were trained in Barcelona’s youth system but originally came from other youth academies. The starting eleven included Ter Stegen, Dani Alves, Piqué, Mascherano, Jordi Alba, Busquets, Rakitic, Iniesta, Messi, Neymar & Suarez. The CL final 14/15 was won by goals from Neymar, Suarez & Rakitic.
2017: Neymar moves from Barcelona to PSG for a fee of 222 million. To this day, the record transfer fee in football history. This transfer and other decisions in the era of President Josep Maria Bartomeu led to financial difficulties and internal problems, as one of the reasons Neymar moved was because of disputes over contract negotiations & “The goal this season is to win this title” .
Saison 16/17: Transfer expenditure of €124.75 million
Saison 17/18: Transfer of 375.1 million (Philippe Coutinho: €135 million & Ousmane Dembélé: €135 million)
Saison 18/19: Transfer expenditure of €138.9 million
Saison 19/20: Transfer expenses of €303 million (Antoine Griezmann: €120 million & Frenkie de Jong: €86 million)
Saison 20/21: Transfer expenditure of €111.94 million
Saison 21/22: Transfer expenditure of €69 million
Saison 22/23: Transfer expenditure of €158 million
Saison 23/24: Transfer expenditure of €43.4 million
During Bartomeu’s tenure as president of FC Barcelona, there were various reasons why the club invested significant financial resources. A central aspect was the competitive pressure and pressure to succeed that Barcelona was exposed to during these years. The club strived to remain competitive at the highest level and to be successful both nationally and internationally. This ambition led to expensive transfers in which high-profile players were signed in order to achieve sporting goals.
Another crucial factor was the loss of key players, particularly Neymar’s departure to Paris Saint-Germain. This departure required a significant financial investment to compensate for the loss and strengthen the team. Transfer market conditions also played a role, as the football market is often highly competitive. Contract extensions and salary negotiations were also important factors. In order to bind top and young players to the club in the long term, high salaries and contract extensions were offered. These measures were intended to ensure the long-term stability of the squad.
In the 14/15 season, players such as Alexis Sanchez, Cesc Fabregas, Isaac Cuenca, Oier Olazábar, Keirrison, Victor Valdés, Carles Puyol, Jose Manuel Pinto, Jonathan dos Santos and Bojan Krkic are among the most popular.
Saison 15/16: Pedro, Gerard Deulofeu, Denis Suárez, Xavi & Ibrahim Afellay
Saison 16/17: Claudio Bravo, Marc Bartra, Alen Halilovic, Adriano, Dani Alves, Alex Song, Sandro Ramírez, Martín Montoya
Saison 17/18: Neymar, Javier Mascherano, Cristian Tello, Jeremy Mathieu, Jordi Masip
Saison 18/19: Paulinho, Yerry Mina, Lucas Digne, Gerard Deulofeu, Marlon, Aleix Vidal, Emerson Royal, Munir El Haddadi, Andrés Iniesta, Sergi Samper,
Saison 19/20: Malcom, Jasper Cillessen, André Gomes, Paco Alcácer, Denis Suárez, Marc Cardona, Marc Cucurella, Sergi Palencia, Thomas Vermaelen, Douglas, Adrián Ortolá
Saison 20/21: Arthur Melo, Nélson Semedo, Carles Pérez, Marc Cucurella, Luis Suárez, Ivan Rakitic, Rafinha, Arturo Vidal, Arda Turan,
Saison 21/22: Emerson Royal, Junior Firpo, Jean-Clair Todibo, Carles Aleñá, Monchu, Lionel Messi, Juan Miranda, Matheus Fernandes,
Saison 22/23: Philippe Coutinho, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Memphis Depay, Héctor Bellerín, Miralem Pjanic, Riqui Puig, Martin Braithwaite, Óscar Mingueza, Neto, Moussa Wagué, Rey Manaj, Dani Alves,
Saison 23/24: Ousmane Dembele, Antoine Griezmann, Franck Kessie, Nico Gonzalez, Abde Ezzalzouli, Trincão, Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, Samuel Umtiti and Alex Collado
The difficulties of some players such as Antoine Griezmann, Philippe Coutinho, Ousmane Dembélé and Samuel Umtiti at FC Barcelona can be attributed to various factors. A key aspect is the challenge of adapting to the unique Barcelona system. The club has a specific playing philosophy and system, and players who do not integrate into this system quickly enough or have difficulty adapting to the Barça style may struggle to perform at their best. Therefore, players from La Masia often have an advantage because they are already familiar with the style of play or already know similar playing philosophies. During Luis Enrique’s tenure, 5 different coaches took their place in the Barcelona dugout. Every coach has a different playing philosophy. Some prefer the classic tiki-taka, while others prefer intense pressing, possession, defensive or offensive football – the range of playing styles is diverse. Another crucial factor is the high pressure of expectations that these players were exposed to. The transfer fees Barcelona paid for their services were significant, leading to increased pressure and high expectations. The high price paid for her signing increased fan and club expectations of her success and influence in the team.
Injuries proved to be another hurdle. Regular injuries can have a significant impact on a player’s performance, making it difficult for them to find their form and consistently perform at the highest level. Ousmane Dembélé is a prime example of repeated injuries that kept him out of action. He missed a total of 782 games at Barcelona, which is more than 2 years, and was therefore unable to take part in 141 games. Samuel Umtiti was out of action due to injury for an impressive 606 days, the equivalent of more than a year and a half, missing a total of 97 games. Philippe Coutinho missed 331 days, almost a whole year, due to injuries and was unable to play a total of 64 games during that time. Finally, personal form fluctuations and self-confidence issues can have a significant impact on performance. When players act with self-doubt or a lack of confidence on the pitch, it can affect their performance and contribution to the team. Strong competition within Barcelona’s star-studded squad also contributed to the challenges. In a team full of talented players, it is difficult to secure a regular place, which makes integration and regular playing time difficult.
Season 23/24: Currently 5 players have been trained in the Barça youth system, while 2 players are actually homegrown, namely Lamine Yamal & Alejandro Balde. It should be noted that Pedri and Gavi are not from La Masia. Pedri was trained at CF Real Juventud Laguna’s youth ranks, while Gavi comes from Real Betis Sevilla’s youth ranks.
Sergi Roberto: Gymnastics of Tarragona Jugend
Iñaki Peña: FC Villarreal player
Fermín López: Real Betis Sevilla Jugend
Oriol Romeu: Espanyol Barcelona Jugend
Barça faced financial challenges and was forced to sell not only players but also rights. A 15 percent share of the TV rights was sold to Sixth Street, and the investment firm, which previously owned 10 percent, increased to 25 percent. According to Marca, this sale brought in around €400 million for the Catalans. At the same time, a fixed sum of €57.5 million was agreed with Spotify, with a further €2.5 million possible in easily attainable bonuses. Spotify also secured the naming rights for the Camp Nou stadium.
Due to debts and financial problems, the club may be forced to be more cautious when it comes to transfers. Expensive new additions could be limited and more focus could be placed on cheaper options or the development of young players. From the 20/21 season onwards you can see that expenses have slowly been reduced. From the 21/22 season onwards, they began to secure the services of some players free of charge. Memphis Depay, Eric García, Sergio Aguero, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang came. Franck Kessié, Andreas Christensen, Héctor Bellerín & Marcos Alonso came in 22/23. 23/24:İlkay Gündoğan & Iñigo Martínez
The last time Barcelona made a free transfer was in the 08/09 season, namely José Manuel Pinto from Celta Vigo.
2023-12-19 20:04:19
#doesnt #Barca #rely #Masia #anymore
