Barcelona’s president Joan Laporta believes that the club’s financial condition is much better than what the figures show, as they don’t include the real value of the club along with its most talented players.Laporta emphasized the difference between book value and actual economic value, stating that the situation is far better than what is reflected by the numbers.Barcelona’s debts are a constant topic, and the Catalan newspaper Sport recently revealed that the club’s debt for compensation payments to other clubs exceeds €100 million.“Players who have grown up in the club have much greater value than they once had. Kubarsí, Fermín, Gavi, Lamine, Araújo… They are worth much more than they used to be. That must be taken into account when assessing the club’s financial status. Book value is one thing, and economic value is another. Book value does not reflect the true value of the club. It is designed for a company that produces cars or machines,” says Laporta.Flick can smile again: The injured return to Barca’s squadThe president of the Catalan giant revealed that he had turned down a huge offer for Lamine Yamal.“Someone came to buy Lamine from me for €250 million, and I said ‘no’ six months ago. What is Lamine’s real value? Well, that is not reflected in the book value. Fortunately, there are indicators like the Forbes list, which estimates the club’s value at several billion euros, not like how it was valued last year.”Laporta claims that Barcelona will remain true to its principles.“Barça is an honest club; it always has been. We renewed the contracts of Araújo, De Jong, and Pedri. Gavi will do the same soon. If Lewandowski plays 50% of the matches, his renewal will be automatic, and Raphinha will be here until 2027. We will be fair to everyone.”##NAJAVA_MECA_8424351##Regarding Lamine Yamal, Laporta stated that he has a stable contract, and the sporting director Deco is the one making the decisions, but in collaboration with the board. The club is open to sales, but only if the offer matches the player’s true value and if the player no longer wants to stay at Barça.
