Puig, Umtiti, Braithwaite… the degreasing of Xavi advances

Because the opening of the switch market, Barça has been one of many nice animators. Franck Kessié, Andreas Christensen, Raphinha, Jules Koundé and even Robert Lewandowski, all succumbed to the attraction of Xavi Hernandez to come back and put their suitcases in Catalonia. A serious recruitment allowed thanks particularly to the brand new sponsorship contract with Spotify in addition to the sale of 25% of the membership’s TV rights in July. Nevertheless, the financial scenario of the staff stays fragile, and it’s crucial to think about lowering the wage invoice, which the administration is at the moment engaged on, with a number of departures deliberate.

Breach of contract for Braithwaite

To begin with, it’s Martin Braithwaite who ought to pay the value. Based on info from Mundo Deportivo, the striker handed by Toulouse will merely see his contract damaged, he who was linked with the Catalans till June 2024, for lack of presents. In the meantime, the Blaugrana are shifting ahead on Samuel Umtiti’s case. The 2018 world champion is slowly approaching Olympiakos, whereas Riqui Puig has acquired a suggestion from Los Angeles Galaxy. Lastly, the substitute goalkeeper Neto would even be proven the way in which out. As a reminder, Barça introduced yesterday an settlement for the departure of Oscar Mingueza to Celta Vigo. The good maneuvers proceed.

to summarize

Barça is negotiating a number of departures, together with that of Samuel Umtiti, Riqui Puig and Martin Braithwaite, to scale back the wage invoice. The French worldwide could be near Olympiakos in Greece.