A stunning report from El Chiringuito says Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, Mohammed Bin Salman, is preparing a monumental €10 billion offer to purchase FC Barcelona.
Barcelona Faces €10bn Saudi Takeover Bid, Report Claims
This potential move aligns with Saudi Arabia’s aggressive strategy to expand its influence in global sports through direct investment and its powerful Public Investment Fund (PIF).
🚨💣 ¡BOMBAZO HISTÓRICO!
Mohamed bin Salmán, príncipe de Arabia Saudí, va a realizar una oferta de 10.000 millones de euros para COMPRAR el Barcelona.
El Barça tiene una deuda de +2.500 millones difícil de saldar.
El único impedimento son los socios, pero… ⏳
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The speculation, highlighted by Spanish media, comes as Barcelona continues to grapple with a severe financial crisis.
The club carries a massive debt exceeding €2.5 billion, making the theoretical offer overwhelmingly substantial.
A €10 billion bid would, in a commercial context, provide total control of the legendary football institution.
However, experts immediately highlight a fundamental obstacle. Barcelona is not a typical company for sale. The club operates as a member-owned entity, controlled by its socios.
These members historically reject any proposal that would surrender the club’s ownership to an external party, especially a foreign state fund. This structure makes a full acquisition virtually impossible.
The only potential avenue for significant Saudi investment would follow a model reportedly considered by rivals Real Madrid.
This involves a club splitting its football operations from its broader entertainment and media arm.
Outside investors, like the PIF, could then buy a stake in the commercial entertainment division.
Such a setup would not grant control over footballing matters, preserving the club’s core identity.
While the colossal €10 billion figure captures attention, the member-owned reality of Barcelona presents an almost insurmountable barrier to a full takeover.
The report underscores the growing reach of Saudi investment in sport, but for now, any Saudi entry into Barcelona would likely be limited to a minority stake in a separate commercial entity, not the historic club itself.
