In recent years, Barcelona has had a lot of negative financial news. After two seasons in operation, the old giants have already shown signs of pulling out of the quagmire. La Liga president Tevas recently revealed in an interview that their income and expenditure will return to normal next year.
In fact, Barcelona's financial shortfall this summer is only 40 million euros. By tearing up his contract with sponsor Nike and selling his jerseys and merchandise, Laporta forced the sports giant back to the negotiating table and demanded more money.
At present, Nike has agreed to increase the money, but it should not pay Barcelona before the financial report is settled, after all, the clay man still has three points of fire, let alone this kind of sports giant. However, Barcelona apparently have other avenues to raise this money, and their finances are indeed much more relaxed.
Finances are loose, and transfers can also be invested. This summer, they wanted to sign Nico · Williams, but the player chose to stay. Deco is now in full swing with RB Leipzig to sign Olmo.
According to the latest reports from Italy journalist Schira and Le Monde Sport, Barça have made an improved offer to RB Leipzig and reached an agreement with the player on personal terms.
As for the specifics of the new offer, the two sources have different statements.
Skira, for its part, said that it was an initial transfer fee of 50 million euros + a floating clause.
"World Sport" said that it was an initial transfer fee of 47 million euros + an additional clause of 3 million euros linked to the number of appearances + a winning clause of 10 million euros.
Previously, Barcelona's offer was 40 million euros, and a direct increase of 10 million is obviously not in line with their budget-conscious style, and the information of "World Sport" is more credible.
The total price of 60 million is already close to RB Leipzig's expectations, the floating clause is also much less difficult to trigger, and with the sudden personal agreement, the deal seems to be going to happen.
The good news is that Olmo is a good kicker, and the bad news is that he doesn't play much. With an average of 4 injuries per season and 80 days of absence, he is a VIP user of the medical room.
Barcelona's midfield is already weak, Pedri is constantly lacking in injuries and manpower, and he may have to take turns with Olmo in the new season, or they will be registered together.
Since Deco took office, not a single deal has been satisfactory. 40 million signed Roque, and even his teammates complained about his poor skills, and he was officially abandoned by the club this summer. 60 million to sign Olmo, are you sure it's not another pit?