Ever since Neymar Jr. left Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain, in a deal that completely changed the financial landscape of football as we know it, the club have been trying to make amends, but to no avail.
Led by president Josep Maria Bartomeu and his board, Barca went from a financially stable treble-winner to a trophyless club in massive debt within just a few seasons, very much changing the culture at the club.
Every harmful decision Bartomeu has made leads back to the transfer market, and trying to spend their way to success. Over €400m was lavished on Ousmane Dembele, Antoine Griezmann and Philippe Coutinho alone, none of whom have justified their price tags.