Barcelona, one of Europe’s football giants, is making significant moves in the transfer market, but their finances reveal a complex situation. The club, known for its top-tier acquisitions, is grappling with outstanding debts and funds owed to other clubs.

According to reports, Barcelona is on the hook for nearly €90 million to various clubs, including Ajax, Manchester City, Leeds United, Bayern Munich, and Sevilla in the upcoming 12 months. These payments stem from prior player acquisitions and loans.

However, Barcelona’s financial obligations don’t stop there. The club has a long-term debt of €120 million owed to clubs such as Leeds United, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, and Sevilla in the period following the coming year. In terms of funds owed to Barcelona, the amount is €89 million, with €49 million in short-term obligations and €40 million in long-term commitments. Follow your favourite football team with attractive La Liga odds from Nextbet. 

Some of these financial burdens can be traced back to players signed during Josep Maria Bartomeu’s tenure as club president. In the short term, Barcelona is obligated to pay Ajax €16 million for Frenkie de Jong. Additionally, smaller amounts are due for the signings of Neto Muraua, Jean-Claire Todibo, Emerson Royal, Junior Firpo, and Miralem Pjanic, with the latter owing money to as many as four different clubs.

The club’s current president, Joan Laporta, has introduced sensible, low-cost signings to balance the books. However, there are still a few players signed under his administration for whom Barcelona owes significant sums of money. Notably, the club owes €24 million in the short term to Leeds United and €38 million in the long term for the acquisition of Raphinha. Furthermore, Ferran Torres, another high-fee arrival, has Barcelona owing €13 million to Manchester City in the short term and €26 million in the long term.

The signing of Robert Lewandowski in the summer of 2022 added to the club’s financial commitments. Barcelona owes €10 million over the next 12 months to Bayern Munich and €21 million in the long run. In addition, small fees are owed to Lewandowski’s former clubs.

Barcelona’s financial complexities also extend to outstanding debts owed to the club for player sales and loans. The club is owed €13 million for Francisco Trincao, and Antoine Griezmann’s sale to Atletico Madrid has left Atleti owing Barcelona €9 million.

Barcelona’s intricate financial situation reflects the complex dance between acquiring talent and managing their financial obligations, requiring careful financial maneuvering to sustain their status in the world of football. Get the latest updates from the La Liga only on Nextbet Sports.