Barcelona Signs New Players Ahead of Season

FC Barcelona is gearing up for the 2024/2025 La Liga season with some exciting new signings. The club recently secured a big deal for Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig, which cost them around $60 million. This move indicates Barcelona’s intention to strengthen their squad ahead of their opening match against Valencia.

They’ve also agreed on terms with Nico Williams, but his hefty release clause might complicate things a bit. On the other hand, Pau Victor has joined the team for a smaller fee, impressing everyone during the preseason tour in the United States.

However, Barcelona’s financial troubles continue to create hurdles. Even though they’ve signed new players, not all of them are registered to play in the opening match this Saturday.

In a surprising turn, Barcelona managed to register three players: Clement Lenglet, Ansu Fati, and Eric Garcia, despite some rumors about their future at the club. Lenglet and Fati have had some disappointing performances and may be at risk of leaving.

Meanwhile, fans at the Joan Gamper Trophy match against AS Monaco appeared unhappy with Frenkie de Jong and Clement Lenglet, likely due to their high earnings. De Jong is set to make $24 million this season, while Lenglet will take home about $17.5 million. Fans seem to feel that these wages are holding back the club from pursuing other transfer options.

While Barcelona navigates these complex situations, they are also keeping an eye on potential players like Nico Williams, with hopes that he’ll join the team soon, despite the challenges in raising his release clause.