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Friday briefing: FC Barcelona economic vice president points to further asset sales after club confirms €98 million profit for 2021/22

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7 October 2022 - 3:30 AM

FC Barcelona economic vice president Eduard Romeu has admitted that the club will need to continue selling some of its assets over the next two years if it is to maintain profitability.

Speaking after Barça confirmed it had closed the 2021/22 financial year with a profit of €98 million, Romeu confirmed that the club will need to pursue further deals with external investors, as well as more player sales, to address the strong imbalance between income and expenses.

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