Explained: How have cash-strapped Barcelona afforded Raphinha, Kessie & Christensen transfers?
How have supposedly cash-strapped Barcelona managed to sign Raphinha, Franck Kessie and Andreas Christensen? They were left with debts in excess of €1 billion following Josep Maria Bartomeu's reign as club president, with Joan Laporta drafted back in for a second term in March 2021 to steady the ship.


