Despite chronic cash flow problems, Barcelona is unexpectedly finding the means to pay €80 million for Anthony Gordon and €100 million for Julián Álvarez. This naturally raises questions: where did the club find such funds? After his team's DFB-Pokal victory, Bayern Munich legend Uli Hoeneß responded to a question about whether Harry Kane might head to Catalonia by saying: "Barcelona has no money at all!" However, recent events suggest otherwise. This is reported by Goal.com reports .
Barcelona snatched Anthony Gordon, a long-term target for the Munich club, from Newcastle United, paying approximately €80 million for the winger. This sum proved too expensive for the German champions. Additionally, the club plans to spend another €100 million on Julián Álvarez. It is surprising that these transfers are taking place against the backdrop of the club's registration issues.
According to the sports publication, the club only needs to find €12–14 million to fully comply with the Spanish league's "1:1" rule. This rule allows clubs to spend one euro for every euro earned or saved. In previous seasons, Barcelona was forced to spend only 25 percent of its earnings due to this limit, which hindered the registration of new players.
Robert Lewandowski's potential departure plays a key role in improving the financial situation. The Polish striker is the club's highest-paid player, and his exit would significantly lighten the wage bill. Additionally, the club is expected to drop its interest in Marcus Rashford, who is on loan from Manchester United. These austerity measures provide Barcelona with the financial flexibility needed for new transfers and investments.
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