[Saba Sports News] Barcelona recently signed Anthony Gordon for £69.3 million and remains in pursuit of Julián Álvarez, a move that has sparked widespread questions from outside observers. Why has the club, which barely managed to register new signings at the final hurdle just a year ago, suddenly been capable of splashing out on big-money transfers? According to Spanish media, the key lies in Barcelona’s reinstatement of the 1:1 financial rule. Previously, only a fraction of every euro saved could be reinvested in signings, whereas now every euro saved can be fully allocated to transfer fees or player wages. Major cost cuts stem from Robert Lewandowski’s departure, which saves roughly €40 million annually in salary, alongside the elimination of Marcus Rashford’s wage commitments. Meanwhile, Barcelona is looking to offload existing squad members. For instance, the club has informally offered Ferran Torres to Atlético Madrid to help fund a potential deal for Álvarez.
The editor believes that rising revenue is another major contributing factor. Following the Camp Nou renovation, the stadium will hold 80,000 spectators initially, with an ultimate projected capacity of over 100,000. Combined with sponsorship from Spotify and prize money for winning La Liga, all these anticipated earnings have been factored into the budget, laying the financial groundwork for Barcelona’s summer transfer spending.