Barcelona to play mid-season friendly in US as solution to financial crisis

October 17, 2023

Barcelona are considering a mid-season friendly in the United States to boost revenue.

Barca have been notorious for financial problems in recent years, especially the loss of Lionel Messi in a free transfer to Paris Saint-Germain in 2021, as they were unable to sign his contract in accordance with the law. La Liga salary.President Joan Laporta has spent big in the summer of 2022 to mortgage the club's assets to gain more flexibility in the transfer market with Robert Lewandowski and Jules Kounde among their high profile additions. 


Amid the ongoing Negreira case and the rebuilding of their Camp Nou, Barcelona have spent just លាន 3.4 million on a transfer this summer, with Oriol Romeu the only player they have given up on. Dismissed as Ilkay Gundogan and Inigo Martinez joined free of charge. Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix sign a loan deal.
With Barca still stuck in cash, the club are considering new ways to boost their finances, and Cadena SER reports that they are discussing a mid-season friendly in the United States.
Barcelona traveled to the United States during the pre-season, playing with Arsenal, Real Madrid and Arsenal on the West Coast. Further friendlies with Juventus were postponed due to a virus outbreak in Barca.
They can return to the other side of the Atlantic on December 4 or as soon as La Liga is suspended for their annual winter break on December 20.
Coach Xavi gave his approval for such a match, understanding Barca's need to generate revenue.

Currently, it is likely that Barcelona will face Mexico, while there are also offers to face teams from MLS.