Since the opening of the transfer market, Barça has been one of the great animators. Franck Kessié, Andreas Christensen, Raphinha, Jules Koundé or even Robert Lewandowski, all succumbed to the charm of Xavi Hernandez to come and put their suitcases in Catalonia. A major recruitment allowed thanks in particular to the new sponsorship contract with Spotify as well as the sale of 25% of the club’s TV rights in July. However, the economic situation of the team remains fragile, and it is necessary to think of reducing the wage bill, which the management is currently working on, with several departures planned.
Breach of contract for Braithwaite
First of all, it is Martin Braithwaite who should pay the price. According to information from Mundo Deportivo, the striker passed by Toulouse will simply see his contract broken, he who was linked with the Catalans until June 2024, for lack of offers. Meanwhile, the Blaugrana are moving forward on Samuel Umtiti’s case. The 2018 world champion is slowly approaching Olympiakos, while Riqui Puig has received an offer from Los Angeles Galaxy. Finally, the substitute goalkeeper Neto would also be shown the way out. As a reminder, Barça announced yesterday an agreement for the departure of Oscar Mingueza to Celta Vigo. The great maneuvers continue.
to summarize
Barça is negotiating several departures, including that of Samuel Umtiti, Riqui Puig and Martin Braithwaite, to reduce the wage bill. The French international would be close to Olympiakos in Greece.
