"According to El Chiringuito's Francois Gallardo, the Saudi Crown Prince is ready to make an offer worth €10 billion to buy Barcelona. This will go in line with Saudi Arabia's strategy to make further inroads into sports, either through direct investment or through the Saudi's Public Investment Fund (PIF). €10 billion to buy Barcelona: A feasible offer? Gallardo points out that Barcelona have a debt of over €2.5 billion that will be difficult to pay off."
"Taking that into account, the Saudi Crown Prince is ready to make a €10 billion bid to buy Barcelona, which will theoretically grant him total control of the club. However, such a deal is not possible, at least for clubs like Barcelona and Real Madrid, which are run by socios. Barcelona as an entity is owned by its socios or members, who would never allow the club to be acquired by a foreign entity. This is something that is highlighted by Gallardo as well."
Mohammed Bin Salman is reported to be prepared to offer €10 billion to acquire Barcelona. The club carries over €2.5 billion of debt that complicates financial restructuring. Full acquisition by a foreign investor is unlikely because Barcelona is owned and governed by socios or members who control major decisions. The Saudi Public Investment Fund could invest if the club separates or sells its entertainment arm, but that would not grant control over day-to-day football operations. Real Madrid is reportedly considering a similar split to allow external investment in non-football business units.
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