Are BIG Sales coming at Barcelona?

On episode 572, Dan and Pol Ballús from The Athletic discuss a number of questions, including about Xavi's decision to leave and the possibility for big summer sales. They talk about the situation with Nike, Eduard Romeu resigning, protecting Lamine Yamal, and much more!
0:00 Would Xavi Stay?
8:54 Politics around the club
19:15 Eduard Romeu Resigning
24:10 Big Sales?
30:55 Nike Situation
37:06 Protecting the youngsters
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[@barcareacts]

I'm sorry but if we are a serious club I would not sell Araujo. He's been a cornerstone of this turnaround. Rather have 90% of the roster leave instead of him.

[@ron-Zoy]

Of course. Cubarsi needs a physical player by his side. Araujo is that player, he will help Cubarsi to develop correctly and will take the pressure off the guy. Araujo is a beast! Always in my team

[@JavaughnEllis]

Lets be real here even lapota said araujo is staying, everybody knows araujo will stay. We need to stop thinking about our stars leaving asnd focus on ending the season on the highest possible note, maybe a UCL final and who knows maybe the title

[@user-or3pz4mk7l]

A club seriously in debt

[@dp4812]

Facts

[@rguerrasalazar]

Pol is a great guest - a genuine insider. Bring him back often. I would love to see Laia Cervelló Herrero on your show as well. Her work on The Athletic is outstanding.

[@bijanbahmani3794]

I'm happy we are underdogs going into the PSG games. We have what it takes on 2 good days to create an upset or as ESPN will frame it get lucky.

[@Doggies86]

Love the show Dan. I think Xavi would stay for 1 more year, Laporta will tell we don't have the money to get another manager, bring Klopp in 2026. Laportas wish signing

[@cristef]

Great guest! Great podcast! Very entertaining. Thank you!

[@walterdacruz9567]

I prefer not to sell important players . We're not going to be able to replace them or even buy for other positions because of the economic situation.

[@hankstorm3135]

nice guest, good insights. though we should not sell araujo. him and cubarsi would be such good partnership of profile.

[@mayanktiwari6997]

@Dan your thoughts on Nico Williams & Amadou Onana Signings in next transfer window. Would you be happy if they somehow join us. Forca Barca ❤

[@RoodBull_SAMA]

Difficult NOT to play Yamal and Cubarsi, nobody else balances the team out like they do given how the season has gone so far. We can only hope that they use them effectively while somehow not overplaying them as much as they would if they didn't care.

[@vaazig]

Excellent episode. Paul is very insightful, but he always comes through as very bored. 😅

[@barcareacts]

For cdm I'm saying we sign ndidi on a free and give bernal some chances

[@BarcaBasto]

or bissouma try

[@barcareacts]

Flick or Luis Enrique are the best coaches available

[@curtischarles5299]

Luis enrique is out of the question

[@barcareacts]

Do you think Barca should look into getting a new goalkeeper soon ?

[@thebarcelonapodcast]

I think they'll need to make due with ter Stegen as the financial situation improves. Other areas of the line-up are more important

[@RoodBull_SAMA]

MATS is indispensable in what he provides. Any potential replacement would have to have his ball playing ability AND reflexes.

[@_Frost_99]

Only if we get a keeper that's better or on par with Mats, cuz you saw how bad it was with Pena as main keeper

[@Waluigi-vr4qz]

No theres no Way. Ter stegen should be our goalkeeper for many years to come. He is fantastic

[@souljayeni]

Never had this thought.. Ter Stegen is on track to be a legendary Barca Keeper. He shouldn’t leave unless it’s dire circumstances.

[@BarcaBasto]

i found out calhanoglu on cdm is disgusting

[@BarcaBasto]

a right time for everything *TOUCH out of this world.* *turk looks a lil like busi in the face lol* just to inform fam. between these the busi replacementS will be here calhanoglu - bernal - ethan.mbappe

[@BarcaBasto]

raphinha out. loan pellistri.

[@BarcaBasto]

it started *rank* technical cdm Calhanoglu Khephren.T Y.Bissouma

[@BarcaBasto]

barca-b : bernal&ethanm

[@gslang3489]

Id sell Pedri before any of those.