Posted October 25, 2021 at 0h00 by AD
In financial difficulty, FC Barcelona is forced to find solutions at low prices to recruit. Asked about the economic difficulties of the Catalan club, Gerard Piqué sent a message to Joan Laporta.
During the last summer transfer window, the FC Barcelona had to recruit smart not to further seal its funds. In great difficulty economically, the Catalan club recruited free players this summer. Indeed, Joan Laporta offered both Sergio Agüero, Memphis Depay, Eric Garcia and Luuk de Jong, four players who did not not cost the slightest transfer fee. At the same time, the president of Barça negotiated a pay cut with his players to rebalance the club's accounts. During an interview with El Pais, Gerard Piqué spoke about the economic problems of Barça and tried to advise its president Joan Laporta so that the club sticks its head out of the water.
“The shock plan involves a reduction in wages, but we must invest to attract talent”
“(In addition to the sporting problem, there is the economic problem that is going through the club. What would be your plan of action?) The shock plan involves a cut in wages, yes. This is a good thing. But we have to invest to attract talent. If there is no money, then we have to generate it and look for creative formulas to get that income. This is a significant challenge for management. We have to invest, no matter what. This is why the creation of the new stadium is so important. We must continue to grow, ”said Gerard Piqué.