Barcelona’s financial fair play struggle appears to be nearing an important milestone. According to SPORT, the club is currently just 14 million euros away from reaching the 1:1 rule. Achieving this would allow Barcelona to reinvest every euro it frees up or generates in registrations and transfers, which they were not close to doing a few months ago.
Frenkie de Jong’s contract extension till 2029 stands out as a major move. By spreading the costs of his move over a longer period of time, Barcelona has relieved immediate financial pressure while retaining the Dutch midfielder in the squad for the long term.
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Unexpected incidents have also proven beneficial. Gavi’s major injury and the club’s decision not to sign a successor saved up almost nine million euros. New commercial ties signed late in 2025 bolstered the club’s revenue expectations, bringing them closer to compliance.
Marc-André ter Stegen is anticipated to deliver the final boost. His loan to Girona is apparently agreed with, with Girona covering approximately 15 to 20% of the goalkeeper’s remaining half-season wage. SPORT estimates that this will save Barcelona around 1.5 million euros over six months, a tiny but valuable contribution in a limited budget.
The club apparently intends to activate its option to buy Marcus Rashford for 30 million euros and to extend Ferran Torres’ contract beyond 2027. Robert Lewandowski’s future is uncertain; despite his consistent scoring, his age, exorbitant salaries, and interest from teams in Saudi Arabia and the United States all point to a departure.\
With Lewandowski’s departure, they would need to strengthen their assault. Targets include Julián Álvarez and Harry Kane, but both would require significant investment.
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