Barça Hopes to Strengthen in the Next Market, but Is Aware That Its Economic Margin Remains Very Tight. La Liga's Financial Fair Play rule 1:1, which allows spending only what is earned, continues to condition the club's operations. Therefore, if Barça wants to make a significant signing, it will need to generate income by selling players.
The blaugrana Board Already Assumes That It Will Have to Part With Some Pieces to Balance the Accounts and Gain Salary Margin. Although the goal is to sign a top-level reinforcement, the reality is that without departures there will be no major additions. Therefore, the club is working on a strategy that allows them to optimize resources and ensure they can sell players who are not in Hansi Flick's plans.
Barça's More Than Likely Sales List
There are two names that seem clear to leave and they are Ansu Fati and Andreas Christensen. Neither of them is in Hansi Flick's plans, so the club sees their sales as a priority. Ansu has not managed to regain his best level and Barça considers it is time to seek a definitive exit for him.
Christensen, meanwhile, has a contract until 2026, but the club has no intention of renewing it. The blaugrana board prefers to sell him now to obtain a good economic return before his market value decreases. Additionally, Frenkie de Jong is in a similar situation: his contract also expires in 2026 and, if he doesn't renew, Barça might consider selling him to avoid him leaving for free.
Ronald Araújo Is a Big Question Mark
Another sale that could occur is that of Ronald Araújo. The Uruguayan center-back renewed his contract with Barça last January, but included a release clause of 65 million (approximately 143.3 million lbs) for this summer. The club knows that, if Araújo is not a starter in Flick's plans, the player might opt to leave in search of a more prominent role in another team.
Barça is confident in keeping him, but at the same time is aware that 65 million (approximately 143.3 million lbs) for a player who is not essential for Flick could be a difficult offer to refuse. Additionally, the club's economic need makes any income of this magnitude considered a viable option to improve the financial situation.
Three Giants Are Vying for Him, but There Is a Clear Favorite for Ronald
According to 'El Nacional.cat', Ronald Araújo has attracted the interest of several European giants. Teams like Manchester United, Bayern Munich, and Chelsea have been following his situation and could make a move for his signing.
Additionally, according to reports, among these offers, Bayern seems to be the destination that most attracts the Uruguayan center-back. The Bavarian club has long shown interest in him and believes his style would fit perfectly in the Bundesliga. If Araújo decides to leave Barça, everything points to his next destination being in Munich, which would represent a significant financial relief.