Barcelona Transfer Updates

Introduction

Officially signed with Manchester City:
- One-year contract plus one optional year.
- Barcelona has cleared significant wages off their books.
- Expected to announce 1-2 new signings soon.
Contract details:
- He waived two years of salary owed by Barcelona.
- Contract originally set to end in summer 2026 due to playing over 60% last season.
Contract termination details:
- Mutual agreement allowed for early termination.
- Barcelona may pay a portion of the remaining salary.
- Normal for clubs not to pay if a player leaves early.
Media portrayal:
- Misconception that Gundogan is a victim; normal contract practices are in play.

Kessie open to joining Barcelona:
- Juventus wants €15-20 million.
- Barcelona's maximum offer likely to be around €15 million.
Current club situation:
- Juventus need funds and do not see Kessie as a central player in their plans.
Kessie's value and contract:
- Signed for €45 million, current book value at Juventus is €11.9 million.
- Selling for €15-20 million would yield profit for Juventus.
Financial implications:
- Kessie willing to reduce salary to around €4.5 million net per season for Barcelona.

Financial responsibility in recent transfer activities:
- Acquiring Kessie and Olmo at reasonable costs.
- Avoiding past mistakes of overpaying for star players which hindered future signings.
Future implications:
- Building a sustainable team for upcoming seasons.
- Balancing sporting success with financial health.
Comparison with past transfer strategies:
- Previous signings like Griezmann and Coutinho limited future flexibility.