Barcelona Provide Huge Financial Update Ahead Of 2025-26 Campaign
Written by Oluwadamilola Olaleye
In big boost to their summer transfer plans and returning to LaLiga’s 1:1 salary rule, Barcelona have given a huge financial update which includes a closed bond issuance in the region of €424 million, a big relieve to the club as it will aid in refinancing a significant portion of the debt related to Espai Barça as they plan to return back to the Spotify Camp Nou in August.
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In partnership with its long-standing financial advisors, Goldman Sachs, FC Barcelona has successfully restructured €424 million of debt originally set to mature in 2028. This debt, which was tied to the financing of the club’s new stadium, has been restructured within the existing financial framework into a more favorable long-term arrangement.
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Under the new terms, repayments will commence in 2033 and continue until the debt is fully settled in 2050. The refinanced amount carries an average interest rate of 5.19%.
This strategic financial move underscores the continued confidence that investors place in Barcelona and reflects the club’s improving financial stability, evidenced by a significantly reduced risk premium, almost halved compared to the original deal issued in 2023.
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In April 2023, the Catalan giant secured €1.45 billion in financing from 20 investors to fund the Espai Barça project, including the renovation of Spotify Camp Nou. The deal was structured without using club assets as collateral, without mortgaging the stadium, and at no cost to members, in line with the referendum-approved terms.
The financing includes flexible, refinanceable tranches with terms of 5 to 24 years and a grace period. Repayment will begin after the renovation is completed, using projected annual stadium revenues of approximately €247 million.
The successful completion of this financial operation reinforces the findings of a recent report by rating agency Morningstar DBRS, which upgraded Barcelona’s outlook from “stable” to “positive.” This upgrade reflects the club’s continued economic recovery and growing financial stability, highlighting its improved capacity to meet obligations to creditors and maintain investor confidence.
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