In the latest news update, FC Barcelona is set to take drastic measures to bring its spending in line with the La Liga FFP. With a shortfall estimated to be between €180m and €230m. The club is looking to save €10-15m by making cuts across all sections of the club. Including basketball, handball, football sala, and hockey. The most affected of these is basketball. Which has a budget of €36m and could see star player Nikola Mirotic or coach Sarunas Jasikevicius depart the club. (Source: Football Espana)
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Joan Fontes, a Barcelona director, has highlighted that one of the major areas of cuts will be to the club’s expenses department. Directors and employees will no longer have trips paid for by the club unless it is for finals or major events. It could also affect costs such as meals.
These cost-cutting measures are the latest in a series of actions taken by Barcelona to address its financial woes. However, given the significant shortfall, it is likely that the club will need to make major sales from its football first team.
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The club is also reportedly planning to re-sign star player Lionel Messi on a free this summer. The speculation surrounding this move is rife, and Messi has reportedly agreed to take a pay cut to come back to Barcelona and adjust to the club’s salary structure. Further meetings are reportedly planned between Messi and Barcelona.
While these measures may be necessary for the long-term financial health of the club, they could also have a negative impact on the team’s on-field performance. The loss of star players or key staff in the basketball or football teams could affect their ability to compete at the highest level. Though Barcelona are currently sitting at the top of all leagues including Football and Basketball.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, Barcelona Football Club is facing significant financial challenges, and drastic cost-cutting measures are necessary to address them. The club is also reportedly looking to re-sign Lionel Messi. But major sales from the football first team may also be required to balance the books. While these measures may be necessary for the long-term financial health of the club, they could also have a negative impact on the team’s performance in the short term. Stay tuned for latest news regarding FC Barcelona