Barça sold assets worth 867 million to balance their accounts and be able to have fair-play to renew the team
Xavi has finished the year with six new faces for his project: Ferran Torres, Lewandowski, Raphinha, Koundé, Kessié and Christensen
Barça has dedicated 2022 to rebuilding its battered economy and its first team to try to start a new era of success as soon as possible. These are the key dates of 2020:
Presentation of Ferran Torres
Joan Laporta presents his first winter signing, Ferran Torres, who arrives from Manchester City in exchange for 55 million plus another 10 in variables and signs until 2027.
Coutinho, to Aston Villa
Barça closes the transfer of Phillippe Coutinho to Aston Villa with a purchase option of 40 million. This clause was renegotiated in May to close the transfer at 20 ‘kilos’.
forensics
Joan Laporta anticipates that he will denounce the previous board of directors before the prosecutor’s office after the Forensic revealed indications of unfair administration, misappropriation, false documentary and false accounting. Among other operations, they point to the transfer of Griezmann to Atlético or to exchanges of players such as Pjanic and Arthur.
Adama Traoré arrives on loan
Barça closes the transfer of Adama Traoré with Wolwerhampton. After a spectacular start against Atlético, the ex-canterano was losing prominence and did not continue.
Ferran Reverter stops being CEO
Ferran Reverter ceases to be CEO of the club, officially for personal reasons, but in the background there are discrepancies with the decisions of the board of directors.
Agreement with Sportify
Barça announces a sponsorship agreement with Spotify for the men’s and women’s teams for 4 years and to give the Estadi its name for 12 for a total amount of 435 kilos.
Black night against Eintracht
Eintracht eliminates Barça from the Europa League with the presence of more than 40,000 German fans in the stands of the Camp Nou.
Renewal of Ronald Araujo
Barça closes the renewal of Ronald Araujo until 2026 with a termination clause of 1,000 million. On September 27, the Uruguayan underwent surgery and missed the World Cup in Qatar.
The Espai Barça kicks off
Barça receives permission from the City Council to begin work on the Espai Barça, which will force it to move to Montjuïc for the 2023-2024 season. The end of the works is scheduled for 2026.
The Espai Barça has started with the first works at the Nou Camp Nou
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Ansu Fati reappears
Ansu Fati reappeared in the victory against Mallorca (2-1) after 101 days since he was injured in San Mamés in the Cup, on January 20. That injury came after more than a year KO by the knee.
Renewal of Sergi Roberto
Barça reaches a renewal agreement with Sergi Roberto with a substantial salary reduction and a termination clause of 400 million. The agreement helps to lower the wage bill of the workforce.
first two levers
The partners approve the sale of 25 percent of the TV rights for 25 years to Sixth Street for 667 million. The sale was made in two parts and the first, for 10%, served to close the year without losses.
Presentation by Franck Kessié and Andreas Christensen
Joan Laporta presents his first two summer signings on two consecutive days, Franck Kessié (Milan) and Crhistensen (Chelsea), who arrive with the letter of freedom and sign until 2026.
Agreement with Leeds for Raphinha
Barça agrees with Leeds the transfer of Raphinha for 55 million more variables, which can amount to 15 more kilos. The Brazilian signs until 2027.
Presentation Ousmane Dembélé
Joan Laporta presents Ousmane Dembélé, whom he renewed after his contract expired. He signs until 2024 with a 40 percent expandable salary cut with variables and a clause of 100 million.
Presentation Jules Koundé
Barça presents Jules Koundé until 2027. Sevilla received 50 million plus 5 in variables. He could not be registered until the third day due to lack of a salary limit.
third lever
The directive activates a third lever with the sale of 24.5 percent of Barça Studios to Socios.com for 100 million, an operation that will allow signings to register.
Riqui Puig signs for Los Angeles Galaxy
Riqui Puig signs for the MLS Angels Galaxy until 2025 after four seasons in which he was unable to establish himself in the first team. Barça reserves a repurchase right and 50 percent of a future sale.
Presentation of Lewandowski before 57,000 spectators
Robert Lewandowski appears at the Camp Nou in front of 57,000 fans, after an official presentation in Miami, during the team’s tour of the United States. Barça reached an agreement with Bayern for 45 million plus 5 in variables and with the footballer, for four seasons, until 2026.
Neto goes to Bournemouth
The Brazilian goalkeeper commits to Bournemouth after having reached an agreement with Barça to obtain the letter of freedom. Barça took advantage of the return of Iñaki Peña to lower the salary bill.
Nico, loaned to Valencia
Barça closes the loan of Nico González for one season with Valencia. The operation is agreed after the Blaugrana club ensured the renewal of the midfielder until 2026.
Fourth Lever
Barça materializes the fourth lever with the sale of the remaining 24.5 percent of Barça Studios for one hundred million to Orpheus Media. The Roures company appeared before the difficulties to close the operation with GDALuma.
Marcos Alonso and Bellerín arrive
Barça closes on the last day of the market the incorporations of Marcos Alonso and Bellerín for a season. Both footballers arrive with the letter of freedom after terminating their contracts with Chelsea and Arsenal, respectively.
Transfer of Aubameyang to Chelsea
Barça closes the transfer of Aubameyang to Chelsea for 12 million. Braithwaite signs with the letter of freedom for Espanyol. And Abde (Osasuna) leaves on loan, after renewing until 2026, Umtiti (Lecce), for which Barça will receive a bonus for games played, and Dest (Milan), with a purchase option of 20 million.
Gavi Renovation
Laporta presents to 5,000 spectators the renewal of Gavi until 2026 with a termination clause of 1,000 million. The midfielder would confirm his progression in the final stretch of the year receiving the Kopa Trophy and the Golden Boy that accredit him as the best young footballer of 2022.
Agreement with Atlético for the transfer of Griezmann
Barça agrees with Atlético the definitive transfer of Antoine Griezmann for 20 million plus four in variables after a legal battle with the mattresses. With this agreement, Barça got rid of one of the highest chips in the squad, since the French forward perceived a floor of 35 ‘kilos’.
The Assembly approves the accounts
The partners approve the closing of the 2021-2022 financial year with a profit of 98 million after accounting for the 267 million, including capital gains, of the first lever, and a budget of 1,255 million with an expected profit of 274 for the 2022-2023 financial year.
Second year out of the Champions League in the group stage
The defeat against Bayern at the Camp Nou (0-3) on the penultimate day of the group stage ensured their elimination, for the second consecutive season, from the Champions League before the qualifiers. Barça will fight again for their first Europa League.
News in the ‘Neymar 2 Case’
The Prosecutor’s Office withdraws its accusation against Barça, against the presidents Sandro Rosell and Josep Maria Bartomeu and against Neymar and his father in the trial known as the ‘Neymar 2 case’.
Withdrawal of Pique
Gerard Piqué announces his retirement by surprise after 15 seasons in the first team in which he played 615 games, scored 53 goals and won 30 titles. The center-back said goodbye to the fans crying on October 5 against Almería.
Gerard Piqué has hung up his boots after 15 seasons in Barça’s first team
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Robert Lewandowski receives the Golden Boot
Robert Lewandowski receives the Golden Boot for the 35 goals scored during the 2021-2022 season, a figure for which he also earned the Gerd Müller Trophy.