"The story gained traction after Transfer News Live cited Spanish commentator François Gallardo as saying the crown prince was preparing a bid to acquire Barcelona outright. Other outlets have echoed the claim, with some reports even pushing the number higher. One version of the rumor describes a proposal presented in cash and without conditions, alongside a pledge to turn Barcelona into "the brightest constellation this sport has ever seen.""
"If taken at face value, a €10 billion valuation would dwarf any previous sale in football and comfortably cover Barcelona's estimated total debt, which many Spanish and international media place at around €2.5 billion. That burden is the legacy of years of heavy spending, long-term wage commitments and the costly Espai Barça stadium redevelopment, compounded by the sharp drop in revenue during the pandemic."
"Despite repeated assurances from president Joan Laporta that the club is stabilizing, financial pressure remains a constant theme. Barcelona still owes significant sums to other clubs from past transfers, including payments related to deals for Raphinha and Jules Koundé, among others. The club must meet substantial obligations before the end of the current season to maintain balance in its accounts."
Speculation has surged that Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman is weighing a €10 billion bid to buy FC Barcelona. Transfer News Live cited Spanish commentator François Gallardo claiming the crown prince was preparing a bid, and other outlets echoed the claim with some reports higher. One version described a cash, unconditional proposal accompanied by a pledge to make Barcelona "the brightest constellation this sport has ever seen." A €10 billion valuation would dwarf previous football sales and cover Barcelona's estimated €2.5 billion debt. That debt stems from heavy spending, long-term wages, the Espai Barça redevelopment and pandemic revenue drops. Barcelona still owes transfer installments and must meet substantial season-end obligations, leaving finances under persistent pressure despite presidential assurances of stabilization.
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