Barcelona board member Joan Soler insists the club can afford Erling Haaland or Julian Alvarez this summer despite long-standing financial concerns.
Barcelona board member Joan Soler has sensationally claimed the club can afford marquee signings like Erling Haaland or Julian Alvarez this summer.
Despite documented economic struggles, Soler told Cadena Ser:
“Yes, we could sign players like Julian Alvarez or Erling Haaland. These transfers will pay for themselves within five years, and Barcelona’s finances are ready for it.” The club seeks a successor for Robert Lewandowski.
While Soler remains optimistic, he warned that Barca must respect strict wage caps to maintain stability.
Reports suggest Manchester City’s Omar Marmoush is a primary “Plan B” if Atletico Madrid’s £130.8 million valuation of Alvarez proves prohibitive.
Soler noted: “We have set ourselves a limit, and we will not exceed it. We must sign players at market prices while keeping an eye on our wage structure.”