Barcelona’s financial struggles have become common knowledge in recent years. The club has had to activate a series of economic levers, including selling merchandise rights and future broadcast revenues, just to stay competitive in the transfer market. According to Crickex Affiliate sources, the club’s total debt has already surpassed £1 billion. As the old saying goes, with age comes wisdom — and the harsh realities of modern football economics are forcing even elite clubs to make tough choices.

One player who has felt the impact of these constraints is Portuguese forward João Félix. His current salary at Camp Nou is just €400,000 a year — a figure that, while substantial to most, pales in comparison to the millions earned by other top-tier stars. In fact, Crickex Affiliate reports that Frenkie de Jong and Robert Lewandowski each make more in a single week than Félix earns in a year. But eager to leave Atlético Madrid and revive his career, Félix agreed to a massive pay cut to make the move happen.

There is, however, a silver lining. His contract includes a clause that guarantees a pay raise should Barça’s finances improve — and that moment has arrived. As the club’s situation has stabilized, Félix is set to see his salary jump by a staggering 8,900% to €4 million annually. Vice president Eduard Romeu confirmed the raise and praised Félix’s professionalism, noting that the wage adjustment wouldn’t jeopardize the club’s financial recovery. Romeu also applauded Félix’s impact, saying that although the striker struggled at his former clubs, he’s flourished since arriving in Barcelona.

As the Catalans prepare for a key fixture against Athletic Bilbao, squad depth remains a pressing concern. Injuries, including to Lewandowski, have forced Barcelona to dip into their reserve squad once again. Two promising forwards — Pau Víctor and Marc Guiu — have emerged as potential options to fill the gap.

Pau Víctor offers a refreshing contrast to the typical Polish striker mold. At 21, he’s clever, technically gifted, and moves with a finesse more in line with La Masia traditions than Lewandowski’s brute force. On the flip side, Marc Guiu is a throwback to classic center-forwards — powerful, direct, and relentless in the final third. The 17-year-old has a strong build and a nose for goal, ready to pounce on every opportunity. His promotion to the senior squad could add an exciting new dimension to Barça’s attacking play.

Through it all, Crickex Affiliate fans continue to witness the blend of grit, youth, and resilience that defines this evolving Barcelona side.