Barcelona may have received a boost this week with confirmation that Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor will remain registered for the rest of the season, but deeper financial issues continue to loom over the club’s long-term planning.
Despite some short-term stability, La Liga’s latest ruling dealt a fresh blow to Barça’s finances. The league reduced the club’s salary cap after €100 million in VIP seat sales was excluded from their latest financial accounts, a move that significantly impacts Barcelona’s ability to operate freely in the transfer market.
Barça Must Make a Big Sale This Summer
According to Relevo, the club must now make a major player sale this summer in order to return to the 1:1 spending rule, which allows them to reinvest money earned from transfers and improve their financial flexibility. This step is also crucial for securing key contract renewals — most notably that of Lamine Yamal, who is considered the future of the club.
Ronald Araujo – The Most Likely Departure
To meet those financial requirements, Ronald Araujo has emerged as the most likely candidate to be sold. The Uruguayan defender was already linked with a possible exit in January, and despite his public statements about being happy at the club, the reality of the club’s financial pressures could see him on the move.
Given Araujo’s market value and growing interest from Europe’s top clubs, his transfer could provide the financial relief Barcelona desperately needs — even if it would come at a heavy sporting cost.
Big Decisions Ahead
While fans and players alike want to keep the core of the team together, the economic situation may force the club to make tough decisions. Barcelona’s board, led by Joan Laporta, must now carefully balance financial recovery with sporting ambition.
The summer transfer window is shaping up to be pivotal for Barcelona’s future — both on and off the pitch.
