As Barcelona nears a new La Liga title, with only three games remaining in the season, the club is already looking ahead. While focusing on the present is important, it is equally crucial to lay a solid foundation for the future, especially in light of the difficult financial situation that continues to influence the club’s decisions.
In this context, Barcelona’s management has begun preparing an action plan for the summer transfer window, led by sporting director Deco. He has already started restructuring the first team, which includes significant changes that may involve some unexpected departures.
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According to Sport, the list of potential departures includes nine players, some of whom were anticipated, while others may spark widespread controversy among Camp Nou fans.
Players such as Iñaki Peña, Héctor Fort, Pablo Torre, Pau Victor, and Ansu Fati are at the forefront of those likely to leave. These players are considered alternatives that could be dispensed with without causing substantial technical loss, even though their financial returns are expected to be limited. However, to achieve meaningful profits, Barcelona may need to consider selling more influential players. The focus here is on the duo Ronald Araujo and Frenkie de Jong, as the club could generate significant financial returns from their sales. Nevertheless, such a decision remains difficult to make given their technical importance to the team.
The surprising inclusion on the list is that of Pablo Gavi and Fermin López. Despite their critical importance to coach Hansi Flick’s plans, the abundance of midfielders may lead to an unmanageable overcrowding, potentially opening the door for their sale if needed.
Despite these variables, Lamine Yamal remains the only player considered “untouchable.” The club sees him as a key pillar of Barcelona’s future project, given his strategic importance and his rising performances.
With the financial situation more complicated than expected, Barcelona officials are aware that the summer of 2025 could be marked by major sales. The management will closely monitor the market, especially wealthy clubs from the English Premier League and Saudi Pro League, in an effort to strike a balance between maintaining technical strength and generating the financial returns necessary to bolster the team once again.
