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Just a few days ago, news broke that Barcelona had reached multi-year settlement agreements with UEFA, agreeing to a €60 million fine, valid until the 2028/2029 season. €15 million of the total will be paid unconditionally. And this raises the question that many have been asking for months: where does Barcelona currently stand, and how serious is the financial situation that has affected the club for quite some time now?
Barcelona’s Financial State
A few days ago, Nico Williams, the promising Spanish forward, renewed his contract with Athletic Bilbao despite strong interest from the Blaugrana. This was reportedly due to concerns—voiced by several local outlets—that the player didn’t want to risk being left unregistered by Barcelona, referencing past registration issues that recently involved Dani Olmo as well.
The agreement Barcelona reached with UEFA includes further restrictions, particularly concerning Champions League registration, should the club fail to meet certain financial targets. The latest financial maneuver by Barcelona was the issuance of a bond worth around €425 million, aimed at refinancing 40% of its debt and providing some breathing room to the club’s finances. To understand the level of this bond, it’s worth noting that Barcelona’s average bond interest rate is 5.20%, compared to an average of 3.5% for more financially stable European clubs.
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Compared to a year ago, the situation is definitely more stable—consider that in June 2023, the debt stood at around €555 million, already a decrease from 2021. According to analysts, the most recent financial year shows signs of growth. Much of Barcelona’s future revenue will depend on the new stadium project, and with a now-positive outlook ranking, the club can finally breathe again after a period in which even thinking about major signings seemed out of reach.
