bluesince76
Well-Known Member
Barcelona are in severe financial straights with an enormous squad rebuild required. Us getting him free this month was always a huge long shot. Would Barca really be in a position to turn down €100m from us? Bear in mind Bartomeu is liable for a portion of Barcelona’s significant debt if he gets voted out next year.
Like I said, if he signed a new deal then fair enough. Right now though this scenario suits nobody.
So they sell him for €100m - he said he could leave for free and refused to train. Barca told him he couldn't and got a huge fee for an ageing player who's had too much control of coaches, other players etc. And the president looks good for getting a deal from a player who tried to walk.