ไทย
English
中國人
Ansu Fati's permanent departure from Barcelona could be completed before the month concludes, with the defending La Liga champions reportedly working to seal the exits of peripheral players before July arrives.
The reason? The club wants revenue from potential transfers to be reflected in their annual financial report, which closes at month's end, according to AS. Restoring financial stability has been one of club president Joan Laporta's primary objectives in recent years.
Barcelona have long been confident they'll satisfy La Liga's financial fair play requirements at the start of the new fiscal year, for the first time since summer 2022. Nevertheless, while AS notes it isn't "indispensable," Barça are looking to add further cushion to their positive balance through a player sale in the coming days.
The Catalans have already splashed out on England international Anthony Gordon and are aggressively pursuing Atlético Madrid's Julián Alvarez in a deal that, if completed, could become the most expensive transfer in Barça's history.
The club can spend heavily due to a financial window of opportunity they're eager to exploit. However, generating incoming funds remains critical, and several players could help Barça achieve their objectives.
Which Players Are Close To Leaving Barcelona
If Barcelona are to finalize a sale before the month ends, former prodigy Ansu Fati looks to be the most likely candidate.
Fati spent last season on loan at Monaco and, while he wasn't a guaranteed starter, he was notably productive, prompting the Principality club to activate the $12.5 million (€11 million) purchase option embedded in the loan agreement.
The only remaining hurdle is agreeing on personal terms with the player, though AS suggests a four-year deal could be signed very soon. Once considered the heir to Lionel Messi's No. 10 shirt at Barça, a string of injuries derailed the young talent's career before he could fulfill his enormous promise. Now, fresh from releasing his debut track as a musician—yes, he's dabbling in reggaeton—it seems Fati's time at Barça has come to a permanent end.
Fati was among the top earners in Barça's squad, which further amplifies the financial benefit of his exit. Another player in a comparable position is veteran goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen.
The injury-hampered German managed just two appearances before a setback curtailed his loan spell at now-relegated Girona. A loan move to Ajax is now being explored, with Barça hoping the Dutch club will cover the majority of Ter Stegen's wages.
Marc Casadó and Roony Bardghji are also strongly linked with exits from Catalonia. Casadó dropped considerably in the midfield hierarchy last season, while Bardghji finds himself behind Lamine Yamal in the pecking order.
Casadó in particular could command a notable transfer fee, though nothing concrete has emerged for either player yet.
Barcelona Already Agreed to First Summer Sale
Iñaki Peña, Barcelona's first-choice goalkeeper for much of Hansi Flick's opening half-season in charge, officially departed the club after spending last season on loan at Elche.
Barcelona confirmed Peña is joining Panathinaikos for $3.4 million (€3 million). With no remaining place for Peña in Barça's goalkeeping setup, his departure was deemed the right outcome for everyone involved.
SI answers is our AI answer engine trained on human-created content.
According to multiple reports, Barcelona also recouped €1 million when Real Madrid signed La Masia product Marc Cucurella. The Catalans are entitled to this fee due to holding Cucurella's formation rights, with the left back having spent nearly six years in the club's renowned academy.
It's evident that Barça are leaving no stone unturned in their effort to maximize revenue before the fiscal year closes. Come July, however, the expectation is that the club returns to the transfer table in pursuit of Alvarez, in what is likely to be a record-breaking deal.