FC Barcelona's new french defender Jules Koundé (R) poses for pictures holding his new jersey with Barcelona's Spanish President Joan Laporta during a press conference as part of his presentation ceremony at the Joan Gamper training ground in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona, on August 1, 2022. (AFP)
Crippled by debt and fielding a team that was no longer among Europe's elite, Barcelona's leadership decided there was only one alternative after watching Real Madrid sweep up the major trophies last season.
They chose to double down and spend, spend, spend.
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