FC Barcelona continues to be tested by the strict financial rules of La Liga, having been unable to register Dani OImo on January 1. The Catalan club will have to be smarter in the next transfer windows. The recruitment of Lille Jonathan David goes in this direction.
Joan Laporta may have multiplied juicy partnerships to reduce Barça's debt, the Catalan club remains on a financial tightrope. Despite the millions of euros donated by Spotify, Nike and Qatar for VIP places at the next Camp Nou, Barcelona was unable to register Dani Olmo before the end of 2024. A hard blow that could disrupt the current season while the Blaugranas recently lost the lead in La Liga. Laporta's efforts were not in vain but the financial fair play put in place by Javier Tebas is ruthless. Each Spanish club must have great control of its payroll.
David, serious track for Barça next summer
This prevents the greatest follies and above all limits the action of sports director Deco. But, the Portuguese has already adapted to these recent problems in view of the 2025 summer transfer window. He is on the lookout for the best opportunities for Barça, particularly in terms of players reaching the end of their contract. According to the media Blaugranas foldersDeco targeted several soon-to-be free elements such as Joshua Kimmich, Leroy Sané… but also Jonathan David.
Top scorer in Ligue 1 with 11 goals, the Canadian is performing very well in the Champions League this season (4 goals). Effective in front of the opposing goal, he does not have a very high salary in Lille. In addition, he does not intend to extend at LOSC. Lille since 2020, he has wanted to take a step forward for several years but no suitor has ever come forward at the price demanded by northern president Olivier Létang. Barcelona would seem like the ideal plan for him. With a nice signing bonus, Barça can avoid giving him too big a salary to afford a renowned scorer in Europe at a lower cost.
