The situation remains complicated, but little by little, FC Barcelona is starting to get its head out of the water. The various managements carried out by Joan Laporta will make it possible to register Lionel Messi’s new contract with La Liga, which has imposed a very strict salary cap on the Barcelona team. At the same time, unwanted people are trickling down, like Junior Firpo sold for 15 million euros to Leeds, or Carles Aleñá who went to Getafe for 5 million euros, in addition de Trincao (loaned to Wolves) or Matheus Fernandes (broken contract).
At the same time, FC Barcelona is negotiating an exchange between Griezmann and Saul with Atlético. The French receiving emoluments much higher than those of the Spanish midfielder, the Catalans would strike two birds with one stone: reduce the wage bill significantly and offer a midfielder to Ronald Koeman, who claimed a player of this profile. And as explained Sports world, we already know the next three sales on the list, on the sidelines of the world champion.
Coutinho, it’s always complicated
For the Catalan media which relies on club sources, there is no doubt: the next three starts will be Samuel Umtiti, Miralem Pjanic and Martin Braitwhaite. For now, there is nothing concrete, but the leaders of the club have already informed the three players concerned that they are looking for a new base for them. In recent weeks, Barça had even tried to negotiate a termination of the contract of the two former Lyonnais, without success. All three should probably head to the Premier League.
As for players like Neto or Coutinho, it looks more difficult, especially because of their high salary, coupled with average performance and / or physical glitches repeatedly. In the case of the former Reds, FC Barcelona should also pay 20 million euros to Liverpool if he plays 10 more games, while the OM track has fallen into the water. No way for Joan Laporta. Business to follow …
