Transfer Zone: Barcelona’s finances explained, plus why Riyad Mahrez needed a new contract
Robert Lewandowski has become the latest summer addition at Barcelona, which begs the question – how can a team in severe debt continue to sign world-beaters?
Pablo Torre, Franck Kessie, Andreas Christensen, Raphinha and now Robert Lewandowski.
Barcelona were supposedly broke, yet the big names keep on arriving at the Nou Camp. So how are they pulling it off?
In truth, the club have pulled off a number of shrewd yet risky decisions. Selling 10% of their La Liga TV rights and selling up to 49.9% of their marketing and licencing company has provided an all-important cash injection.
If that wasn't enough, getting Spotify on board as a major shirt sponsor has also aided the club's coughers.
Or perhaps, we're diving too deep into the situation. Maybe it's all down to having a quality accountant.
Barcelona's accountant be like pic.twitter.com/0t0pIDBYoV
— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) July 16, 2022
Chelsea need to sign Kevin Garnett just for the corners.
Raheem Sterling would end the season with some insane assist numbers.
Kevin Garnett linking up with the Chelsea squad during their preseason tour in America 🇺🇸🏀⚽ pic.twitter.com/gEF6VmtFuJ
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 16, 2022
Riyad Mahrez has recently signed a new deal with Manchester City.
The forward needs to invest in a new phone cover when his first set of wages arrive at the end of the month.
Riyad Mahrez didn't want to get a new phone until the new contract was secured 😂🔒 pic.twitter.com/MiKsjxZUuj
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 16, 2022
Leighton Baines bringing Cornet to Everton.
Leighton Baines has played a key role in trying to bring Cornet to Everton #efc pic.twitter.com/62WZ4sXafT
— Bobby Bluenose 🇺🇦 (@RobbyFaux) July 15, 2022
Robert Lewandowski announced without lights? Maybe the aforementioned accountant took electric bill money and put it into the transfer budget.
They aren't teasing. They just couldn't afford to have the lights on during the photo shoot. https://t.co/qqjZPY92Qt
— Ivan 🇭🇷🇨🇦🇷🇸 (@All4Thrills) July 16, 2022