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Barcelona CLOSE to FULL Financial Freedom with JUST €14M Left! 🚨

Barcelona needs only €14M to meet La Liga’s 1:1 rule, enabling major summer signings. Key moves include contract renewals and loan plans.

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Martina Mincheva
Jan 21, 2026
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Barcelona is edging closer to complying with La Liga’s 1:1 financial rule. According to Diario Sport, the club is only missing 14 million euros to fully meet the requirements.

This progress hasn’t come from a single move but rather several coordinated financial steps. One key factor was renewing Frenkie de Jong’s contract until 2029, easing immediate pressure by spreading amortization costs over a longer period.

The club also benefited from Gavi’s long-term injury, choosing not to sign a replacement. This decision significantly lowered the guaranteed salary cap.

Additional relief came from new commercial deals that boosted income in recent weeks.

The final move is expected to be the upcoming loan of Marc-André ter Stegen to Girona, which would bring short-term salary savings.

If everything is finalized, Barcelona hopes to enter the summer transfer window with the freedom to invest, something they haven’t had for years.