It’s a new day in Barcelona. Another crisis averted. Opportunities abound.
With 700 million euros expected to be heading the club’s way soon, the president looks to have pulled off a move to give his club a new lease of life.
But let’s be clear, it comes at a price. Selling off so much of your merchandising and TV rights will have consequences down the line if Joan Laporta can’t make Barcelona one of the greats again, and soon.
This is a short-term gamble that most people will agree was necessary. In effect, Barcelona is putting down their reputation as collateral, and hoping the people in charge will make all the right moves with the treasure at their disposal.