Bayern Munich’s Julian Nagelsmann Remains Baffled by Barcelona’s Transfer Policy Despite Being Deep in Debt

Bayern Munich’s Julian Nagelsmann Remains Baffled by Barcelona’s Transfer Policy Despite Being Deep in Debt

Byron Pillay
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:07 PM
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  • Barcelona have been busy in the transfer window, bringing in a few big-name players to the club
  • Julian Nagelsmann doesn't understand how Barcelona are able to bring in players without any money
  • Spanish giants Barcelona have already brought in 4 new faces and are linked with many other stars

Barcelona’s activity in the transfer window has caught the eye of many, but it’s also baffled others.

The Blaugrana continue to beef up their squad with big-name players, despite remaining deep in debt.

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Julian Nagelsmann doesn't understand how Barcelona can sign players like Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski but have no money. Image: Steven Matzke/ Urbanandsport/ James Williamson
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While Barca fans are happy to see their side competing for top players again, opposition managers like Julien Nagelsmann find the situation weird.

Speaking after Barcelona officially unveiled Robert Lewandowski as their new signing, the Bayern Munich coach weighed in on the Blaugrana’s transfer activity, Goal reported.

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"I don't know how to be honest. They are the only club in the world that can buy players without money. It's kind of weird and crazy," Nagelsmann said.

Barcelona have already brought in Raphinha, Lewandowski, Franck Kessie and Andreas Christensen as well as getting Ousman Dembele to re-sign with the club.

Their well-publicised financial troubles were also why the club could not afford to renew Lionel Messi’s contract.

GiveMeSport recently put together an article explaining how the Spanish club were signing players without having the money to pay for them.

How Barcelona are signing top players despite financial issues leaving the club $1.3 billion in debt revealed

Barcelona have been hailed for their business-like attitude in the summer transfer window after sealing the transfer of top football stars, including Robert Lewandowski.

The Catalan giants have also completed the signing of Frank Kessie and Andreas Christensen on free transfers. At the same time, Raphinha joined the La Liga side after Barcelona paid $58 million for the Brazilian winger.

Questions have been asked about how Barcelona has been able to afford to make top signings this summer transfer window despite the club having a $1.3 billion debt.

Barcelona tipped to win 2022/23 La Liga title after an impressive summer transfer window

Barcelona has been backed to win the 2022/23 La Liga title even before a game is kicked in the upcoming league season in Spain.

The Blaugrana has pulled off some remarkable signings in the summer transfer window, with Robert Lewandowski's latest arrival at the Camp Nou.

Former Barcelona star Hristo Stoichkov is very excited by the business done by the Catalan giants and has predicted that the La Liga title will head back to Barcelona this season

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Byron Pillay
Byron Pillay is a sports writer and Head of the Department at Sports Brief (joined in 2022) with over 10 years of experience in community journalism and a degree in journalism from Caxton's Cadet School.
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