Barça Wants to Dominate the Transfer Market Again, and to Do So, Joan Laporta Aims to Sign a Star That Excites. After several years of economic problems, where financial restrictions and salary caps have been limiting, the club sees the upcoming summer market as an opportunity.
The new contract with Nike, which will bring considerable income to the club's coffers, will be key to achieving this. Thanks to this agreement, Barça is confident in having sufficient financial capacity to undertake the signing of a standout player. Laporta knows he needs a big name, a signing that makes Barcelona fans dream to be reelected in 2026.
Barça Will Need to Sell
However, to be able to sign a big star, Barça will have to juggle its wage bill. The rule requires the club to sell players if it wants to register new signings and strengthen the squad. In this regard, the board and the technical secretariat are already working on possible departures.
Footballers with few minutes this season, such as Andreas Christensen and Ansu Fati, could be the main candidates to leave the team. The Dane, despite his quality, doesn't seem to be in Flick's plans and his contract ends in 2026, while the homegrown player still hasn't regained his best form after his physical problems. Both players have a market in Europe, and their sales would allow the club to obtain significant income and, above all, free up space.
The Club Is Considering a 60 Million Sale
In addition to the departures of less prominent players, another operation that Barça believes will eventually happen is the sale of Ronald Araújo. Despite having recently renewed, the Uruguayan center-back has a 60 million euro clause this summer.
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The club is aware that Ronald Araújo is not an undisputed starter for Hansi Flick and, if a significant offer comes in, his sale could become a reality. Teams from the Premier League and the Bundesliga have shown continued interest in him, and Barça considers that parting with the Uruguayan could be a strategic decision.
Jonathan Tah Would Arrive in June
Barça wouldn't put too many obstacles to Araújo's departure, as this would allow them to make signings. In fact, one of the additions that is almost a given is the German defender Jonathan Tah, who would arrive on a free transfer after his contract with Bayer Leverkusen ends.
With Tah's arrival and the freeing up of significant salaries, Barça could aspire to finalize the addition of a star in attack. This way, they would complete a squad that aims to compete for all titles next season.