Forecast: Another Champions League exit could see FC Barcelona make €260 million loss without levers
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Joan Laporta recently deemed last season to be “one of the most difficult in the club’s history”, but also affirmed that “Barca are back”.
The Catalans are, for the second year in a row, out of the Champions League - despite immense squad investments banked on future proceeds.
Why it matters: The cash-strapped Catalans splashed millions during the summer banked on sales of stakes in critical future earnings for short-term investments in the squad.
The perspective: The financials are geared towards unconditional sporting success – but what if the gamble fails?
31 October 2022 - 1:00 PM
A little over two months into the season and FC Barcelona find themselves in a place much like last year.
With the club having budgeted to reach the Champions League quarter-finals, Wednesday’s disappointing exit will plunge their finances into even deeper trouble.
Off The Pitch has taken a closer look at some of the worst-case scenarios for a club that has become dependent on short-term asset sales and at the same time, are not experiencing the sporting succes
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