FC Barcelona has received one of the most surprising proposals in recent years in the last few hours. The sports management is in a state of absolute analysis, evaluating all possible scenarios. The economic impact of this potential transfer would be historic.
It concerns an important footballer within Hansi Flick's project. One of last summer's signings who arrived with the status of a star. His performance, although irregular due to injuries, has not gone unnoticed in the international market.
An offer that breaks the mold
From the club's environment, they acknowledge that they had never received anything like it. A figure that far exceeds 100 million euros. "Not even for Mbappé was so much offered," they say with astonishment from the offices at Camp Nou.
The proposal has come from an unusual destination and has caught even Barça's top executives by surprise. Although in recent weeks there was talk of interest from Manchester City, internal sources have denied that it is the English club. The real bidder is a global giant with unlimited economic capacity.
The footballer started his time at Barça strongly, shining especially in the first league matches. However, injuries interrupted his progression at decisive moments. In key matches, his presence was limited or not very decisive.
Within the coaching staff, there is a contradictory feeling. They value his talent and technical quality, but they acknowledge that he has not managed to achieve the desired consistency. Additionally, other players with a similar profile, like Fermín López, have stepped up, forcing a reassessment of priorities.
Barça considers a strategic sale
Joan Laporta and Deco are studying the situation cautiously. They do not want to rush, but they know that such operations do not present themselves every day. The possibility of earning more than 100 million for a non-undisputed starter opens doors to new signings.
The decision will not be easy. The player has an active contract, has not asked to leave, and his desire is to succeed at Barça. Even so, the player himself has been informed that there is firm interest, and he is open to hearing what the club has to say to him.
The formal offer exceeds 120 million euros. The buying club has not hesitated to break the market to secure the operation. The intention is to close the transfer before the European Championship starts, where the player could increase his value even more if he delivers a great performance.
From Barça, they do not want the name of the interested club to be leaked, but the country is already known. The proposal has come from Saudi Arabia, which continues to build its league with top-level European stars. The salary they offer the player is exorbitant: almost 17 million net per season.
A key meeting is approaching
In the coming days, the player will meet with Joan Laporta and his agent. The goal will be to clarify his situation for the summer. If he accepts the offer, it will be one of the highest transfers in the history of the Catalan club.
Meanwhile, calls continue to come in from Europe. Manchester City has not made a formal offer but continues to closely monitor his development. Everything will depend on whether Guardiola needs a direct replacement for De Bruyne.
The footballer in question is Dani Olmo, signed by Barça last summer for 55 million. Although he started strongly, injuries and Fermín's rise have changed his role. Saudi Arabia has offered 120 million euros, making it one of the potentially most profitable transfers in the club's recent history.
If Laporta approves it, Barça will gain a key financial injection. Olmo could become the most expensive Spanish player in history.