This afternoon, in the event of a victory against Real Sociedad, Barça had the opportunity to take three points ahead of Real Madrid at the top of the Liga. Suffice to say that everything is going pretty well for the band of Hansi Flick, which is also preparing to compete in his eighth finals go to Benfica this week. A privileged sporting situation, which however does not forget a financial reality which is very different …
Even if there has been some progress on this side there and that the sale of Vitor Roque for 25 million euros (+ 5 million euros bonus) has done good, the Catalan club remains in a very precarious financial situation. It is clearly not in a position of strength on the market, whether to attract new players or even to keep those who are already in the workforce. As indicated Readerthere are serious fears around three players in the workforce, who risk receiving succulent offers this summer.
Offers will arrive
The first is none other than Ronald Araujo. The Uruguayan defender certainly extended a few weeks ago, but his release clause will be 65 million euros during the first days of transfer window, and the Spanish press is convinced that clubs will come to the news. But above all, that the player will be hot to leave, he whose extension would have been a service rendered at Barça not to leave free in 2026. The Raphinha case is a little different. True taulier on the ground as in the locker room, we do not pay him for the moment elsewhere.
But Reader Indicates that Saudi Arabia will return to the charge this summer, with very interesting amounts for the Brazilian international, who had already said no to the Saudis last summer. Clearly, there is danger. Then comes the case of Robert Lewandowski, who will also be coveted in Saudi Arabia. Barça wants it to always be its number 9 holders next year, and even negotiates an extension until 2027. But the Saudi interest could be difficult to resist for a player who is logically at the end of his career, from the top of his 36 years … Case (s) to follow …
