Dani Olmo

[TheStig]

I still think they will register him at the last minute with personal guarantees but if they won't Laporta has call for elections in the summer (which he'll probably won with some big lies socios will belive like the last time)

 

[Porque]

So not the CWW, figured.

Well the prize money for qualification itself would have been 50m, which could/would have been part of our projected income for 24/25. Our CL failures stopped us from achieving that, plus the added monies for CL failures in general.

So yeah, Olmo money. Not that we needed to sign him at all.

 

[Raketa10]

Dani Olmo’s agent: "The decision made by Dani is to stay at Barcelona as he wants to play for Barça. We are not considering any other option. Dani wants to play for Barcelona."

Brave from him. If I was him I would tell Laporta to go fuck himself and would sing for some other club. If this fails through and it probably will he will lose 6 months of his career. Furthermore, next summer it will be the same story.

 

[jamrock]

Well the prize money for qualification itself would have been 50m, which could/would have been part of our projected income for 24/25. Our CL failures stopped us from achieving that, plus the added monies for CL failures in general.

So yeah, Olmo money. Not that we needed to sign him at all.

Just read madrid projections for 24/25, from the official website, nowhere do mention income from CWW, such a large cash injection would definitely be mentioned, I think you're just putting things together in your own head TBH and not really looking at the facts.

Which is probably why I keep asking for the source and none has been provided yet.

"The primary aspect to be considered for the 2024/25 financial year is the completion of the stadium renovation works. During the 2023/24 financial year, the various structural components of the project (facade, roof, retractable pitch) have been completed, while certain activities related to the development of the business areas (VIP Area, Tour, RM Experience, events, restaurants, store) has progressed. The latter will be completed in the 2024/25 financial year, bringing the renovation project to a close. As a result, over the course of the next financial year, the amortisation of the investment will begin and financial expenses will no longer be capitalised.

The completion of the works will also have an impact on stadium-related revenues. Although this figure has already increased during the 2023/24 financial year, it will see further significant growth in the 2024/25 period once the stadium becomes fully operational across all business lines. Naturally, the increased revenue will bring with it the corresponding rise in operating costs.

As for commercial activity, the Club has significantly enhanced both merchandising and sponsorship activities during the 2023/24 financial year. The Club expects this commercial boost to continue and grow even stronger in the 2024/25 financial year, supported by the image-related benefits derived from both the composition of the playing squad and sporting success, as well as the renovated stadium.

On the pitch, the Club intends to continue strengthening and developing its sporting model, aimed at continued successes in both football and basketball. This has distinguished the Club throughout its history, and in recent years in particular. The most notable aspect in this regard is the signing of Kylian Mbappé by the football first team, starting from the 2024/25 season.

All of this must be underpinned by an economic model that pursues sustainable growth. This is where a combined effort towards revenue growth and diversification, alongside cost containment, results in profitability and a solvent financial structure which allows the Club to undertake the investments required to carry out its activities."

 

[Messigician]

Well the financial issue is complex, I’ll try to be brief and summarise it

FC Barcelona, one of the most iconic football clubs in the world, has been grappling with significant financial difficulties in recent years. Despite its historic success, both on the pitch and in terms of global fan engagement, the club has faced an alarming fiscal crisis. In this report, I will explore the presumed reasons behind FC Barcelona’s financial troubles, looking at the interplay of poor financial management, excessive wage expenditures, the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, misaligned strategic decisions, and broader structural issues within the club’s revenue-generating capabilities. A significant factor contributing to Barcelona’s financial instability is its excessive wage bill. In fiscal year 2020, the club’s total wage expenditure amounted to approximately €671 million, representing a staggering 61% of the club’s total revenues. This high wage-to-revenue ratio is indicative of financial mismanagement and is unsustainable in the long term, particularly in the face of fluctuating revenues and external economic pressures. The club’s wage structure, heavily skewed towards star players such as Lionel Messi, Gerard Piqué, and Sergio Busquets, has created a liquidity mismatch between income and outgoings. Player salaries, often inflated by long-term contracts and signing bonuses, have left the club with a structural deficit. Additionally, these wages are non-variable costs, which are difficult to reduce in times of financial distress, limiting the club’s flexibility to adjust to adverse market conditions.
FC Barcelona’s debt structure has been a major contributor to its financial woes. As of 2021, the club’s total debt exceeded €1.35 billion, with a substantial portion being short-term debt obligations. The club has relied on highly leveraged financing methods, including bank loans and credit lines, to maintain cash flow amidst fluctuating revenues. This reliance on external financing has resulted in a debt-servicing burden, with interest payments consuming a disproportionate share of the club’s available revenue. Furthermore, the club’s poor financial planning in terms of capital allocation has exacerbated this problem. Instead of focusing on asset optimization and long-term investments, Barcelona has indulged in unsustainable transfer spending. For example, the €120 million transfer of Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool in 2018, which was financed through debt, became a financial albatross due to the player’s underperformance and subsequent loan deals, resulting in a massive depreciation of the asset’s value. The club’s capital structure, characterized by a high proportion of debt relative to equity, further exacerbates its vulnerability to financial shocks. The club’s reliance on short-term borrowing has left it exposed to liquidity crises, particularly in times of reduced revenue, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic had a devastating impact on global sports, with football clubs, including FC Barcelona, facing a sharp decline in revenues. The suspension of live matches and the closure of stadiums during the pandemic resulted in a loss of matchday revenue, which traditionally accounts for a significant portion of the club’s income. For Barcelona, matchday revenues had historically represented around €200 million annually, making it one of the club’s largest revenue streams. In addition to matchday revenue losses, Barcelona also faced a sharp decline in commercial revenues due to the economic downturn and reduced consumer spending. Sponsorships, merchandising, and ticket sales were all negatively impacted, leading to a significant revenue shortfall. The pandemic also delayed or canceled lucrative pre-season tours and international sponsorship deals, further compounding the club’s financial difficulties.
Barcelona’s financial troubles were also exacerbated by its questionable transfer policy and lack of strategic foresight. In the years leading up to the crisis, the club pursued a high-risk transfer strategy that included large investments in players without corresponding returns in performance or resale value. The acquisition of Antoine Griezmann for €120 million, for instance, was seen as an overvaluation of the player, and despite his talent, his time at Barcelona was marked by inconsistency and a lack of integration into the team’s tactical setup. Moreover, the club’s transfer dealings were characterized by poor asset management and lack of squad optimization. The club often purchased players based on short-term needs or media-driven hype, rather than aligning with long-term tactical goals or financial sustainability. This led to inflated transfer fees and underperforming assets that were difficult to offload, further deepening the financial hole. Barcelona also faced a lack of squad rotation and player depreciation, with older, high-wage players such as Luis Suárez and Sergio Busquets remaining on the payroll while younger, more promising talent was underutilized or sold at a loss. The lack of strategic planning in terms of player development and long-term squad building led to a failure to generate value from its investments. Another key issue contributing to Barcelona’s financial decline is its failure to adapt to the evolving economics of modern football. The club has struggled to diversify its revenue streams beyond traditional sources such as matchday income and broadcasting rights. While other clubs, such as Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain, have capitalized on global commercial partnerships, sponsorship deals, and digital revenue channels, Barcelona’s revenue model remained overly reliant on historical sources, which were impacted by the pandemic. The club’s failure to embrace new digital revenue models, such as streaming platforms or esports ventures, has placed it at a competitive disadvantage in the rapidly evolving sports industry. Moreover, Barcelona’s lack of innovation in fan engagement and brand monetization has hindered its ability to capitalize on its global fanbase, especially in emerging markets such as Asia and North America.
The club has been plagued by internal conflicts, poor decision-making, and a lack of financial transparency. The leadership under former president Josep Maria Bartomeu was widely criticized for financial mismanagement, with reports of questionable financial dealings, including the use of off-the-books payments and questionable contracts for players and staff. Additionally, the lack of accountability within the board of directors and the failure to involve independent financial experts in the decision-making process has contributed to the club’s financial downfall. The absence of strategic vision and long-term planning under Bartomeu’s presidency led to a disconnect between financial goals and sporting objectives, culminating in the current crisis.FC Barcelona’s financial troubles can be attributed to a combination of structural inefficiencies, poor financial management, and external economic shocks. The club’s overreliance on player wages, poor debt management, and high-risk transfer strategy, compounded by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, have left the club in a precarious financial position. To recover, Barcelona will need to adopt a more sustainable financial model, focusing on revenue diversification, cost control, and strategic squad management. .

 

[Fati_Future_BallonDor]

Gptician is class like always 💯🔥

 

[CatalinR10]

Well the financial issue is complex, I’ll try to be brief and summarise it

FC Barcelona, one of the most iconic football clubs in the world, has been grappling with significant financial difficulties in recent years. Despite its historic success, both on the pitch and in terms of global fan engagement, the club has faced an alarming fiscal crisis. In this report, I will explore the presumed reasons behind FC Barcelona’s financial troubles, looking at the interplay of poor financial management, excessive wage expenditures, the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, misaligned strategic decisions, and broader structural issues within the club’s revenue-generating capabilities. A significant factor contributing to Barcelona’s financial instability is its excessive wage bill. In fiscal year 2020, the club’s total wage expenditure amounted to approximately €671 million, representing a staggering 61% of the club’s total revenues. This high wage-to-revenue ratio is indicative of financial mismanagement and is unsustainable in the long term, particularly in the face of fluctuating revenues and external economic pressures. The club’s wage structure, heavily skewed towards star players such as Lionel Messi, Gerard Piqué, and Sergio Busquets, has created a liquidity mismatch between income and outgoings. Player salaries, often inflated by long-term contracts and signing bonuses, have left the club with a structural deficit. Additionally, these wages are non-variable costs, which are difficult to reduce in times of financial distress, limiting the club’s flexibility to adjust to adverse market conditions.
FC Barcelona’s debt structure has been a major contributor to its financial woes. As of 2021, the club’s total debt exceeded €1.35 billion, with a substantial portion being short-term debt obligations. The club has relied on highly leveraged financing methods, including bank loans and credit lines, to maintain cash flow amidst fluctuating revenues. This reliance on external financing has resulted in a debt-servicing burden, with interest payments consuming a disproportionate share of the club’s available revenue. Furthermore, the club’s poor financial planning in terms of capital allocation has exacerbated this problem. Instead of focusing on asset optimization and long-term investments, Barcelona has indulged in unsustainable transfer spending. For example, the €120 million transfer of Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool in 2018, which was financed through debt, became a financial albatross due to the player’s underperformance and subsequent loan deals, resulting in a massive depreciation of the asset’s value. The club’s capital structure, characterized by a high proportion of debt relative to equity, further exacerbates its vulnerability to financial shocks. The club’s reliance on short-term borrowing has left it exposed to liquidity crises, particularly in times of reduced revenue, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic had a devastating impact on global sports, with football clubs, including FC Barcelona, facing a sharp decline in revenues. The suspension of live matches and the closure of stadiums during the pandemic resulted in a loss of matchday revenue, which traditionally accounts for a significant portion of the club’s income. For Barcelona, matchday revenues had historically represented around €200 million annually, making it one of the club’s largest revenue streams. In addition to matchday revenue losses, Barcelona also faced a sharp decline in commercial revenues due to the economic downturn and reduced consumer spending. Sponsorships, merchandising, and ticket sales were all negatively impacted, leading to a significant revenue shortfall. The pandemic also delayed or canceled lucrative pre-season tours and international sponsorship deals, further compounding the club’s financial difficulties.
Barcelona’s financial troubles were also exacerbated by its questionable transfer policy and lack of strategic foresight. In the years leading up to the crisis, the club pursued a high-risk transfer strategy that included large investments in players without corresponding returns in performance or resale value. The acquisition of Antoine Griezmann for €120 million, for instance, was seen as an overvaluation of the player, and despite his talent, his time at Barcelona was marked by inconsistency and a lack of integration into the team’s tactical setup. Moreover, the club’s transfer dealings were characterized by poor asset management and lack of squad optimization. The club often purchased players based on short-term needs or media-driven hype, rather than aligning with long-term tactical goals or financial sustainability. This led to inflated transfer fees and underperforming assets that were difficult to offload, further deepening the financial hole. Barcelona also faced a lack of squad rotation and player depreciation, with older, high-wage players such as Luis Suárez and Sergio Busquets remaining on the payroll while younger, more promising talent was underutilized or sold at a loss. The lack of strategic planning in terms of player development and long-term squad building led to a failure to generate value from its investments. Another key issue contributing to Barcelona’s financial decline is its failure to adapt to the evolving economics of modern football. The club has struggled to diversify its revenue streams beyond traditional sources such as matchday income and broadcasting rights. While other clubs, such as Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain, have capitalized on global commercial partnerships, sponsorship deals, and digital revenue channels, Barcelona’s revenue model remained overly reliant on historical sources, which were impacted by the pandemic. The club’s failure to embrace new digital revenue models, such as streaming platforms or esports ventures, has placed it at a competitive disadvantage in the rapidly evolving sports industry. Moreover, Barcelona’s lack of innovation in fan engagement and brand monetization has hindered its ability to capitalize on its global fanbase, especially in emerging markets such as Asia and North America.
The club has been plagued by internal conflicts, poor decision-making, and a lack of financial transparency. The leadership under former president Josep Maria Bartomeu was widely criticized for financial mismanagement, with reports of questionable financial dealings, including the use of off-the-books payments and questionable contracts for players and staff. Additionally, the lack of accountability within the board of directors and the failure to involve independent financial experts in the decision-making process has contributed to the club’s financial downfall. The absence of strategic vision and long-term planning under Bartomeu’s presidency led to a disconnect between financial goals and sporting objectives, culminating in the current crisis.FC Barcelona’s financial troubles can be attributed to a combination of structural inefficiencies, poor financial management, and external economic shocks. The club’s overreliance on player wages, poor debt management, and high-risk transfer strategy, compounded by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, have left the club in a precarious financial position. To recover, Barcelona will need to adopt a more sustainable financial model, focusing on revenue diversification, cost control, and strategic squad management. .

 

[Messigician]

As for Laporta and why he hasn’t addressed these issues well for me the main fault lies in these areas Although Laporta has undertaken debt restructuring and attempted to renegotiate terms with creditors, the sheer magnitude of the club’s financial obligations has significantly constrained his ability to implement a comprehensive fiscal recovery strategy. The highly leveraged financial structure, marked by short-term borrowing and unfavorable repayment schedules, has perpetuated a liquidity crisis, leaving the club unable to pursue capital expenditures or investments that might yield long-term financial benefits.The issue of player wages remains another critical factor in Barcelona’s financial woes. Despite efforts to reduce wage expenditures through contract renegotiations, player sales, and salary deferrals, the club continues to bear an overinflated wage bill. The club’s wage-to-revenue ratio remains unsustainably high, with wages consuming an excessive proportion of the club’s operational revenue, further exacerbating the liquidity squeeze. The entrenchment of high-wage veterans such as Sergio Busquets, Gerard Piqué, and Jordi Alba, whose contracts are heavily weighted towards guaranteed salaries and bonuses, has left Barcelona with limited financial flexibility. Additionally, La Liga’s salary cap regulations, which are designed to curb excessive spending, have severely hampered Laporta’s ability to register new signings and make meaningful acquisitions without significantly reducing the wage commitments of the existing squad. This structural wage imbalance continues to pose a substantial challenge to the club’s fiscal health, rendering it difficult for Laporta to effectuate a sustainable financial turnaround.
While Laporta has endeavored to recover some of these lost revenues by securing new commercial partnerships and sponsorship agreements, the process has been slow, and the recovery has been hindered by widespread global economic contraction. The pandemic-induced financial paralysis has also delayed the club’s efforts to expand its digital revenue channels, particularly in emerging markets such as Asia and North America, where the club has struggled to capitalize on its global fanbase. Laporta’s strategic decision-making has also been a contributing factor to the ongoing financial instability. Although the club has made notable acquisitions, including Memphis Depay and Ferran Torres, these signings have not translated into immediate financial returns or a sustained competitive advantage. Despite these high-profile transfers, Barcelona’s performance on the pitch has been inconsistent, and the club has failed to generate significant resale value from these investments. The transfer policy under Laporta has been characterized by high-risk acquisitions that are not always aligned with the club’s long-term financial objectives. The €120 million acquisition of Antoine Griezmann in 2019, for instance, has proven to be a financial miscalculation, as the player’s subsequent underperformance and eventual loan move to Atlético Madrid have led to a substantial depreciation in the asset’s value. The inability to offload underperforming assets or recoup transfer fees has further exacerbated the club’s liquidity challenges, hindering Laporta’s ability to reinvest in the squad. Moreover, Barcelona’s failure to diversify its revenue streams beyond traditional sources has left the club vulnerable to the volatility of the football market. While other clubs have embraced innovative commercial strategies, such as digital content monetization, streaming platforms, and e-sports ventures, Barcelona has been slow to capitalize on these opportunities. The club’s overreliance on broadcasting rights, matchday income, and traditional sponsorship deals has left it exposed to market fluctuations and external shocks. The failure to modernize the club’s revenue model and leverage its global fanbase in emerging markets has placed Barcelona at a competitive disadvantage, particularly as other clubs have adapted to the changing economics of modern football.The governance structure within the club has also been a significant impediment to Laporta’s efforts to stabilize Barcelona’s finances. The club has been plagued by internal discord, bureaucratic inefficiencies, and a lack of financial transparency, which have undermined the effectiveness of decision-making processes. The power struggles within the boardroom, combined with a lack of clear strategic direction, have led to a disjointed approach to financial management. The absence of a coherent long-term vision for the club’s financial recovery has further exacerbated the situation, leaving Laporta to manage a fractured organization with competing interests and conflicting agendas. The lack of accountability within the governance structure has hindered efforts to implement rigorous financial controls and strategic fiscal reforms, contributing to the prolonged financial malaise.IMHO and this is just my opinion, Joan Laporta’s inability to stabilize FC Barcelona’s finances can be attributed to a combination of legacy financial mismanagement, unsustainable wage structures, pandemic-induced revenue losses, strategic missteps, and governance deficiencies. While Laporta has made efforts to restructure debt, reduce wages, and secure new sponsorships, the sheer scale of the club’s financial obligations, compounded by external economic shocks and internal governance challenges, has made it difficult to achieve a swift and comprehensive recovery. To achieve long-term financial sustainability, Laporta must focus on revenue diversification, cost containment, and strategic squad optimization, while ensuring that financial transparency and long-term strategic alignment are central to the club’s governance framework.

 

[Masetro10]

I just saw a post that took up the whole page. Yep that's enough to know Olmo is not getting registered

 

[Iniesta Ultra]

I'm more disgusted with Ohlno staying without registration. We're just a retirement club now smfh.

 

[Masetro10]

I'm more disgusted with Ohlno staying without registration. We're just a retirement club now smfh.

Who even cares anymore? Barca is a joke and will be a joke for many more years at this point

 

[TheStig]

The timing is far from ideal, tonight should be a night full of drinks, food, coke and hookers for our president but this year he has to deal with this shit. Poor guy

 

[Windhook]

The last 10 mins I'm reading feeds that Frenkie has been unregistered. There's no source, most likely fake.

 

[CatalinR10]

The last 10 mins I'm reading feeds that Frenkie has been unregistered.

Massive if true !

 

[vuji_31]

News for De Jong are non-existing or fake. We can't unregister player.

It seems like La Liga will approve Olmo registration.