Barcelona continue to take positive strides towards achieving financial stability | OneFootball

The past few years have not been easy for FC Barcelona on the financial side of things.

Poor economic management, over-the-top contracts, and inflated transfer fees, among other things, had left the club in disarray when Joan Laporta returned as president in 2021.

Since then, the Barça board has strived hard to bring back economic stability to the club, while at the same time ensuring success on the pitch. And the efforts are starting to pay dividends.

Barcelona strengthen their financial solidity

As confirmed by Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona continue to make steady progress in their economic recovery, with international agency Morningstar DBRS confirming the club’s credit rating at BBB with a positive trend.

It shows a clear sign of confidence in the Catalans’ financial evolution and long-term project.

This endorsement is based on the sustained improvement in results over recent years, driven by a more solid revenue base and more efficient cost management.

Growth in the commercial area has been key, particularly thanks to the strong performance of Barça Licensing & Merchandising (BLM), which has strengthened the club’s international presence and diversified its income streams.

The return to Camp Nou has been beneficial for Barcelona. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Although the full return to the Spotify Camp Nou has been delayed, the economic impact has been lower than initially expected.

Instead, stadium operations, even with limited capacity, are generating higher-than-anticipated revenues thanks to a better mix of hospitality services, season tickets and general admission sales.

Furthermore, from 2028 onwards, Barcelona will once again have the largest stadium in Europe, with a capacity of 105,000 spectators.

The agency also highlights that the Catalans now maintain greater control over sporting costs and expect revenues exceeding €1 billion in the coming seasons.

All of this reinforces financial stability, protects the brand and opens the door to further improvements in the credit rating.

In summary, Barcelona are consolidating their recovery off the pitch, building a stronger and more sustainable economic foundation to continue competing at the highest level both on and off the field.