ESPN FC's Craig Burley and Kasey Keller sound off on the financial issues at FC Barcelona, which have led to nearly £1.2 billion in debt, the departure of Lionel Messi and players being asked to take pay cuts so the club can register big-money signings for their LaLiga season.
0:00 Sid Lowe reveals why Ronaldo Koeman wants another forward despite the financial concerns.
1:15 Burley can't get over Gerard Pique's pay cut, and the club's desire for Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets and Sergi Roberto to follow suit.
2:47 Barcelona's financial crisis was inevitable, even before the pandemic.
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By ESPN UK
August 17, 2021