Barcelona’s money-making plan: Flying to South America to play exhibition games, earning 8 million per game to fill financial holes

For Barcelona, ​​which is under huge financial pressure, making money is always important. On October 29, "World Sports News" revealed that Barcelona plans to fly to Peru before Christmas to conduct a commercial match, which can bring Barcelona 7 million to 8 million euros in appearance fees. Barcelona President Laporta has already held a meeting with the captains of the 4 major teams, sports director Deco, and coach Flick to prepare to accept the invitation.

According to previous plans, La Liga will hold overseas matches: in the 17th round of La Liga in December, the match between Villarreal and Barcelona will be held in Miami. Due to opposition from many parties, La Liga announced the cancellation of overseas games. If there are La Liga overseas games, Barcelona can receive 6 million euros in appearance fees. With the cancellation of overseas games, Barcelona must find a way to earn these 6 million.

"World Sports News" revealed that Barcelona had received an invitation to go to Libya to play a commercial match on October 10, and the other party offered 5 million euros (appearance fee). However, Barcelona rejected the invitation from the African country due to security concerns. Atletico Madrid accepted the invitation to play a friendly match with Inter Milan and received an appearance fee of 4 million euros.

With no La Liga overseas games and no invitation to Libya's commercial games, Barcelona missed out on millions of euros. "World Sports News" revealed that Barcelona has recently received a new invitation:

This is an invitation from Peru. The organizers hope that Barcelona can come to Peru to play a commercial competition in December, with an asking price of 7 million to 8 million euros. Barcelona received the invitation and were very willing to go to Peru. In the newspaper's words, it was "an offer too good to refuse."

Barcelona President Laporta discussed this matter with 4th team captain Ter Stegen, Araujo, De Jong, Rafinha, coach Flick, and sports director Deco in Gamber Sports City. Laporta told everyone he would accept the invitation, which would be a boost to the club's finances.

Barcelona needs to discuss the schedule of this exhibition match with the Spanish Football Association. Barcelona's last game this year will be an away game against Villarreal on December 20; Barcelona's first game in 2026 will be an away game against Espanyol on January 3 (or 4). Barcelona plans to earn 8 million euros in appearance fees during the Christmas holidays.