Barcelona financial report exposes €159.1 million transfer debt and €64.2 million owed by other clubs | OneFootball

While FC Barcelona have been more cautious in their transfer operations in recent seasons, focusing only on strategic opportunities, they have still committed a substantial part of their financial resources to new signings.

According to the club’s latest financial report, as highlighted by SPORT, for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2025, the Catalan side still owes a total of €159.1 million to various clubs for past transfer operations. Of this amount, €140.6 million corresponds to short-term debts, while €18.5 million is classified as long-term.

The report highlights that Leeds United are owed the largest amount, €41.9 million, for the transfer of Raphinha. They are followed by Sevilla FC, who are due €24.5 million for Jules Kounde, and Bayern Munich, awaiting €20 million for Robert Lewandowski.

Other notable amounts include €13.3 million owed to Manchester City for Ferran Torres, €8 million to Real Betis for Emerson Royal, and just over €6 million related to Lewandowski’s move, distributed among other German clubs as performance bonuses.

Smaller payments also remain pending to clubs such as Valencia CF, Girona FC, Sporting CP, and Stade Rennais, all connected to transfers completed in recent years.

Despite the club’s efforts to stabilize its finances, this figure shows that the burden of transfer-related costs continues to weigh heavily on Barcelona’s accounts.

What other clubs owe Barcelona

The same report reveals that other clubs owe FC Barcelona a total of €64.1 million, reflecting a considerable increase compared to the previous year’s €35.9 million. Of this sum, €40.3 million is linked to transfer operations, while €12 million is owed by La Liga.

Among the most significant amounts to be collected are €6.7 million from FC Porto for Nico Gonzalez, €4.1 million from Al Ahli for Franck Kessie, and €3.1 million from Shakhtar Donetsk for Marlon. Other clubs on the list include SC Braga, Chelsea, Real Betis, and Celta Vigo, each with smaller outstanding payments.

Barcelona are also expecting further sums from transfers or loan agreements involving players such as Antoine Griezmann, Alex Collado, Julian Araujo, and Sergi Gomez. These receivables highlight that while the club’s transfer debts remain high, they also hold substantial credit within the football market.

Financial outlook

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Despite ongoing financial challenges, the club’s latest report indicates that Barcelona’s overall economic position is improving.

For the 2024–25 fiscal year, the Catalans closed their accounts with a profit of €2 million, which was €5 million below the initial forecast but still considered a positive result given the impact of playing away from Camp Nou.

Total revenue reached €994 million, almost €100 million more than projected, while expenses rose to €965 million, compared to the €873 million originally budgeted. The club underlined that all revenue streams exceeded expectations, demonstrating progress toward more balanced and sustainable financial management.

An ordinary General Assembly has been scheduled for Sunday, October 19, where members will vote on the approval of the 2024–25 accounts and the budget for the current season. The meeting will be key in shaping Barcelona’s future financial strategy, particularly regarding debt reduction and responsible transfer spending.