Barcelona, Dec 15 (V7N) — Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is reportedly interested in making a massive investment in Spanish football giant FC Barcelona, according to several Spanish media outlets.

Reports claim that the Saudi crown prince is considering an investment of up to €10 billion, a move that could potentially help Barcelona clear its current debt of approximately €2.5 billion and stabilize the club’s finances.

The proposal is said to be under consideration by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) as part of the kingdom’s broader strategy to expand its footprint in global sports, following high-profile investments in football, golf, boxing and Formula One.

However, analysts caution that full ownership of Barcelona is legally impossible under the club’s current structure. Unlike many European clubs, FC Barcelona is owned by its members (socios), who retain voting rights and control over key administrative decisions. Spanish law also prevents clubs like Barcelona and Real Madrid from being fully acquired by private or foreign entities.

As a result, football analysts in Spain believe the reported €10 billion offer may be symbolic or exploratory, aimed at initiating discussions around strategic partnerships, long-term sponsorships or partial financial restructuring rather than outright ownership.

Barcelona’s financial struggles have been well documented in recent years, with rising debt, salary cap restrictions and asset sales undertaken to remain competitive. If any form of large-scale Saudi investment materializes, it could significantly ease the club’s financial pressure.

So far, neither FC Barcelona nor Saudi officials have made any official statement regarding the reported proposal.

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