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Making sense of Barcelona’s wild transfer window

After what seems like the longest summer transfer window in history, the door has finally slammed shut for another few months.

What a tumultuous time it’s been again for the blaugranes, and certainly the most unexpected period in recent club history.

When all is said and done there were always going to be winners and losers, however, Barca can be happy with their summer business despite the loss of their best-ever player.

Outgoings: Leo Messi, Antoine Griezmann, Emerson Royal, Junior Firpo, Trincao, Matheus Fernandes, Monchu, Juan Miranda, Carles Alena and Jean-Clair Todibo

When it was announced that not only was Leo Messi not signing a new two-year deal with the club, but that he would be cast aside completely, the shockwaves amongst the fan base would’ve registered on the Richter Scale.