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Global football is bracing for a seismic shock as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) is reportedly preparing a historic €10 BILLION bid to fully buy FC Barcelona, a move that could instantly redraw the financial and sporting map of Europe.
According to respected football finance analyst François Gallardo, the eye-watering offer—if completed—would wipe out Barcelona’s crushing debt, estimated at €2.5 billion, and restore the Catalan giants to elite economic health overnight.
For years, Barça have battled financial turmoil, asset sales, wage caps and emergency restructuring just to remain competitive. A takeover of this scale would not only clear the club’s books but inject unprecedented firepower into transfers, infrastructure and global branding—potentially launching a new golden era at Camp Nou.
The reported bid would rank among the largest acquisitions in sports history, underscoring Saudi Arabia’s accelerating push into global football following massive investments in clubs, players and competitions. A Barcelona takeover would be the jewel in that crown.
However, the prospect is already igniting fierce debate. Barcelona’s identity as a member-owned club—“Més que un club”—means any full sale would face intense scrutiny from socios, La Liga regulations, and European football authorities.
Still, the mere possibility has sent shockwaves through the football world: a debt-free Barcelona, bankrolled by Saudi billions, challenging Europe’s elite with renewed dominance.
If confirmed, this would not just be a takeover—it would be a footballing earthquake.
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