Barcelona are set to receive a major cash injection after agreeing a deal with global investment firm Sixth Street for the sale of 10% of the Club’s LaLiga TV rights for the next 25 years. The Spanish giants will receive a total cash injection of €267 million over the course of the upcoming season by the American company, who will initially invest €207.5 million.
This could have major implications in their pursuit of Raphinha, who is one of their top targets this summer. Their financial woes have so proved to be a major barrier between themselves and a deal for the Leeds United star, with Chelsea having jumped to the front of the queue after agreeing a fee on Tuesday.
The Camp Nou has remained Raphinha’s favoured destination throughout the saga, though, and this investment could prove significant as they look to match Chelsea’s fee. Speaking to fcbarcelona.com, President Joan Laporta believes this will significantly ‘strengthen the club’s financial footing’ after a turbulent summer so far.
