Barcelona: Barcelona is ready to spend a lot of money in the summer transfer window. A major shake-up is also likely in the squad as they make moves to bring back Lionel Messi. Barcelona has been in a huge debt trap for the past few days. Despite having to give up even the superstar Messi, he has not been able to recover from the financial crisis. The sale of television rights and assets provided an opportunity to cash in during the last transfer window.
Barcelona retained key players and strengthened the squad by bringing in the likes of Robert Lewandowski, Rafinha and Yules Kounde. Barcelona beat Real Madrid to win the Spanish Supercup earlier in the season and are on course to win their first La Liga title in four years. Coach Xavi is not fully satisfied with the current team. The plan to bring the superstar Messi back to Barca is also strong.
Messi has yet to renew his contract with PSG, which expires in June. The problem that is bothering the team is that Anzu Fati, the 10th player who was supposed to be Messi’s successor, did not reach the expected excellence. Barca spent around Rs 1370 crore in the last transfer window. LaLiga has suggested that the players’ wages should be drastically reduced in order to intervene in the transfer market next season.
But this time too, Barcelona estimates that they can find at least 1735 crore rupees through the sale of assets. In that case, Barcelona will spend 2200 crore rupees in the transfer window. If Messi arrives, many players including Anzu Fati will have to be sold.
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Last Updated Mar 13, 2023, 8:42 AM IST