FC Barcelona is going through a difficult time with its squad and the financial decisions they must make. Lamine Yamal is facing a complicated situation due to the high salaries of players like Ansu Fati, who, despite his low profile, earns a lot. This has led Yamal to demand immediate solutions from Joan Laporta, the club president.
Ansu Fati's Salary: an Economic Problem
The case of Ansu Fati has been one of the most controversial in recent times. Despite not being a starter or being among Hansi Flick's top 20 favorites, Fati earns 14 million euros per year.
This salary makes him the third highest paid player at Barcelona, only surpassed by Lewandowski and Frenkie de Jong, who accepted a pay cut. This economic imbalance has caused discontent within the locker room and among the fans.
The club has tried to find a way out for Fati, but the situation is not easy. His contract, which runs until 2027, plus his high salary make it difficult for other teams to be willing to sign him without a significant reduction in their wages. In addition, Fati doesn't seem willing to leave Barça, which complicates the situation even more.
Lamine Yamal's Reaction
Meanwhile, Lamine Yamal, Barça's new gem, finds himself in an awkward position. Despite his brilliance on the field, Yamal earns considerably less than players like Fati.
The difference in pay between the two is significant and this has caused dissatisfaction for the young player. Yamal, who's shown incredible potential, feels that his effort and dedication should be rewarded more fairly.
It is understandable that the young footballer feels frustrated to see how a player with much less prominence has such a high salary. Lamine has made it clear that he needs immediate solutions, both financially and sportingly. He doesn't want to stay at a club where, despite his talent, his salary situation doesn't reflect his real value.
Options for Fati and Negotiations
As for Barça, the club is considering several options to solve the problem with Ansu Fati.
Sporting director Deco has made it clear that Fati's departure will be a priority, Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr being the most likely destinations. Although these teams are interested, they don't want to pay large sums for Fati due to his poor performance at Barça.