Faced with financial issues, FC Barcelona significantly reduces its payroll by 8 million euros, while preserving its economic interests. It is a strategic approach in an always difficult economic environment.
Distribution of salary and significant accounting gains
As part of this loan, the two clubs share the player's salary fairly. Thus, Monaco and Barcelona each take charge of 4.7 million euros gross for the coming season. But thanks to the new contractual methods and the current regulatory environment, FC Barcelona derives more benefits. Indeed, due to the non-application of the 1/1 rule, the club benefits from an accounting margin of 60 % on the 4.6 million euros assumed by Monaco. This represents a real saving of almost 2.8 million euros for Barça. If this amount is added to the internal salary reductions linked to the extension of the contract, nearly 8 million euros gross are released for next season. In a context of budgetary rigor imposed by the Liga, this oxygen puff allows the Catalan club to have a little more flexibility on the transfer market.
A strategic departure, not just sportsman
Beyond sports considerations, where Ansu Fati was no longer one of Hansi Flick's priority plans, this loan reflects a new economic logic of FC Barcelona: optimizing its resources while avoiding brutal ruptures with its young talents. The club thus keeps hands on the player's future thanks to a buyout clause, while avoiding bringing the weight of a salary that has become problematic alone. By sending Ansu to Monaco, a competitive and qualified training in the Champions League, Barça hopes that his player will regain confidence and market value. A win-win revival which could ultimately benefit both the player and the Catalan club.
