How FC Barcelona created €100 million in player value this season

We are only a handful of matchdays away from the conclusion of the 2023/24 season and as Barcelona gear up for the new campaign, the management is said to be assessing player performances and strategizing to build the strongest squad possible.

Throughout the season, Xavi expressed his satisfaction with the emergence of players from La Masia, namely Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi and Hector Fort among others.

These players have played an essential role in helping the team navigate financial constraints that limited the club’s ability to sign new players during the season.

Xavi’s reliance on players from Barça Atletic has been instrumental, especially given the challenges posed by numerous injuries that have impacted the team’s performance.

However, with the season coming to a close, the coaching staff is aiming to leverage the strengths of both established players and emerging talents from the youth system to forge a formidable team for the next campaign.

Interestingly enough, amidst Barcelona’s financial troubles, these La Masia players have had a massive growth in their market value and here we look at how they made more than €100 million in just player values this season.

Lamine Yamal

Lamine Yamal is a standout player for Barcelona, even though he is only 16 years old. The young winger made his debut in April 2023 and since then, his growth has been phenomenal, and so has his market value. 

Back in August, his market value was around €25 million, but now, just a month before the end of the season, his value has risen to €75 million. He is now the third most valuable player in the squad, just behind Gavi and Pedri.

Pau Cubarsi

Pau Cubarsi has made the first team spot his own. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Pau Cubarsi is a 17-year-old centre-back who plays with the poise and skill of a seasoned professional. 

He made his official debut on January 18, substituting for Andreas Christensen in the Copa del Rey match against Unionistas de…

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Author : Ash Reyna

Publish date : 2024-05-10 06:30:00

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