Rumors: Saudi Arabia wants to buy FC Barcelona

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·15 December 2025

Rumors: Saudi Arabia wants to buy FC Barcelona

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman could be poised to make a sensational entry into European football. According to Spanish journalist François Gallardo, he is reportedly ready to put forward a €10 billion bid to buy FC Barcelona, one of the world’s most prestigious clubs.

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Currently, Barça is valued at $5.6 billion, ranking third globally behind Manchester United and Real Madrid. The Catalan club also carries a debt of €2.5 billion, and Saudi investment could provide a crucial lifeline to balance its finances.

There have been a lot of aricles stating Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is preparing a €10B bid to buy FC Barcelona. 🇸🇦🤯 That would instantly erase Barça’s €2.5B debt. 365247S TAKE: This is quite unlikely to happen as FC Barcelona is member owned but if it does, this
– Monday, 15 December 2025

However, a full sale seems unlikely: the club is owned by its members, and any deal with an outside investor would require their approval. Even a partial stake would have to be subject to a members’ vote.

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