It feels like every system is working against Barcelona at the moment. While other European giants are making moves with ease, Barça continues to face stumbling blocks even with the simplest of transfers.
Take Liverpool, for example — they spent over €500 million in the recent transfer market. Real Madrid followed with close to €200 million in spending, bringing in quality players without facing any visible obstacles. Deals were completed quickly, smoothly, and without the endless drama that seems to follow Barcelona in the market.
Meanwhile, Barça, despite being one of the most prestigious and financially powerful clubs in world football, struggled to finalize even a modest deal. A perfect example of this was their attempt to sign Roony Bardghji. The Swedish talent was available for just €2 million, an amount that is practically insignificant compared to the sums being spent elsewhere. Yet, the Catalan club was unable to secure his registration for the first team.
This situation highlights the contrast between Barcelona and its rivals. While others enjoy the freedom to strengthen their squads, Barça continues to fight battles off the pitch — whether due to financial fair play restrictions, league regulations, or mismanagement from previous years. The club often finds itself trapped in bureaucratic red tape, limiting its ability to compete fairly in the transfer market.
It is frustrating for both the fans and the club itself. Barcelona is more than capable of generating revenue, commanding a global fan base, and standing as one of football’s greatest institutions. Yet, despite all this strength, they remain shackled when it comes to reinforcements. It often feels like Barça must fight not only against their opponents on the field but also against financial limitations, external regulations, and unseen pressures off the pitch.
In short, Barça is not just competing in football matches — they are battling systems and restrictions that their rivals rarely seem to face. At times, it feels like the club is playing against the whole world.
