In recent years, FC Barcelona has not really been an example in terms of financial management. In the red, the Culés had to tighten their belts. So it surprised everyone when the Catalan press announced this week that FCB was going to complete the arrival of Anthony Gordon for €70 million, plus €10 million in bonuses. A colossal sum for a club like Barça, which we remember is reluctant to pay €30 million to Manchester United for Marcus Rashford. The Englishman must have it bad, especially since he sees the Blaugranas making offers.
Yesterday, TyC Sports revealed that Barcelona leaders offered €70 million as well as Ferran Torres in order to recruit Julian Alvarez (Atlético de Madrid). A first offensive repelled. A few hours later, El Chiringuito mentioned a proposal of €100 million. El Desmarque specified that it could rise to €150 million with bonuses to come closer to Madrid’s requirements. Here again, many wonder how Barça, said to be penniless, can make such high offers. Everyone can rest assured, Lamine Yamal or another star of the team were not sold to replenish the coffers.
Bernardo Silva is close to Barça
We explained to you on our site that the FCB has greater room for maneuver with a reduction in the rules linked to financial fair play. The return to Camp Nou, which is a real cash machine, as well as the sales planned for this summer also help to boost the purchasing power of the Catalans. Obviously, they intend to take advantage of it. In addition to Gordon, whose transfer will be made official this Friday, and the file for Lewandowski’s replacement (Julian Alvarez or João Pedro), Deco and his teams are moving forward on very serious avenues. There COPE ensures that the leaders are working on the Josko Gvardiol (Manchester City) file, in order to strengthen its defense. His teammate, Bernardo Silva, is also in the sights. The Portuguese midfielder will be free at the end of the month after his departure from Manchester City.
If Mundo Deportivo explains that the player is pushing to join Barça and that Flick will decide on him, In Bola is much more optimistic. The Portuguese publication talks about advanced negotiations between Bernardo Silva and Barça. Jorge Mendes, the player’s agent, is in charge. In Bola adds that he will sign a 2-year contract, plus an optional year. The former Monaco player has agreed to make major financial efforts, since his salary will increase from €16 million per year at City to around €8 million per year at Barça. However, he will have a signing bonus which will allow him to earn additional euros. The midfielder, who was courted by Juventus, is close to joining the club of his dreams after several attempts.
