Barcelona Receives Major Financial Boost Amid Injury Woes

Barcelona have endured a frustrating record with injuries in this present 2023/24 season.

Xavi Hernandez’s plans have been frequently weakened by injuries since the start of the domestic season.

With Xavi set to leave the club this summer, and the chances of a major trophy slim, the new manager will want answers over the issue.

However, despite the negativity over injuries, the situation has also enabled Barcelona to save money via a combination of contract clauses.

Gavi’s season-ending injury(ACL) allowed salary space to be released to secure the January arrival of Vitor Roque from Brazil.

According to a report from Diario Sport, the fine details in the contracts of several players have provided a financial boost.

The report claims the club inserted clauses into new or renewed contracts, with injury absences and suspensions now impacting wages, if a player has completed less than 60% of games.

The fine print over when the minimum intensity applies has not been confirmed, with the club not counting from the start of an injury in each case.

As part of the new initiative from the club, Barcelona have reportedly saved around €10m.