The blaugrana club had several open operations until the last moment
The sports management had to end up making a decision
Barça tried until the last minute of the winter market to specify some reinforcement for the decisive stretch of the season. During this last day the names of Sofyan Amrabat, Benjamin Pavard, Anthony Elanga, Bernardo Silva and Yannick Carrasco have been considered. The operation that was closest to fruition was that of the Moroccan midfielder from Fiorentina, but in the end it could not materialize.
The reason why Barça closes the winter market without any reinforcement is due to the Lack of financial fair play that has forced the sports management to choose between signing or speeding up the registration processStarting with Gavi, who this Tuesday became a first-team player for all intents and purposes, after Barcelona Mercantile Court 10 forced LaLiga to process his registration.
The Blaugrana club had ensured the continuity of the Andalusian midfielder in September with his renewal until 2026. But he needed to become a first-team footballer so that Gavi could enjoy the conditions of his new contract.
The priority now is to register Ronald Araujo’s new contract, although in this case, Barça has a little more margin than in Gavi’s, since the Uruguayan central defender is already registered in the first team. The problem with Araujo is that he will not be able to enjoy the conditions agreed upon in his renewal until LaLiga accepts his contract, but the footballer has shown his commitment to the club by accepting that Barça do the process for next season.
Also the inscription of the recent renewal of Marcos Alonso It is postponed until the end of the season with the footballer’s approval. Barça tried until the last moment to get LaLiga to accept both contracts in this winter window, but in the end they had to throw in the towel.