As: To ensure the 1:1 rule is met, Barcelona may sell Araujo, Fermin and Casardo

Football 11:52pm, 7 July 2025 151

According to the Ass, to ensure that the 1:1 rule of La Liga is met, Barcelona may also need to sell Araujo, Fermin and Cassado.

Although Barcelona is trying to show its financial strength and claiming that it can comply with the 1:1 rule without making a big sale, the club is not actually sure how much salary space it will release this summer, except for the income earned through the VIP box.

This issue is crucial, as these funds may be used to introduce alternative player Louis Dias, a player who replaces Nico Williams. Therefore, the club is considering whether to make a sale of some important players.

If the youth training players are sold, because the cost they had been low or even zero when they joined, such as Araujo, this will allow the club to completely retain transfer income. In addition to freeing up salary space, transfer fees will also be net profit.

In addition to Torre (loaned to Majorca), Penia and Paul Victor, who are expected to leave this summer, three other players are listed as potential transfer targets. The number one candidate is Araujo, who, despite his desire to stay at Barcelona, ​​may face realistic pressure due to his unstable position on the defensive line. Although Frick and athletic director Deco have confidence in him, they will also accept his transfer out of need.

The Uruguayan defender nearly left in the last winter transfer window but eventually renewed until 2031, on condition that he would discuss his future with Deco and Frick in the summer. The conversation may be very critical, and in fact, his position on the team is not better than it was in January: He is behind Kubasi, Inigo and Eric Garcia.

Felming is another extremely valuable asset and will only consider selling him in extreme cases, as Frick likes the progressive player very much and is popular in the locker room. However, due to fierce competition (such as Ormo, Garvey, etc.), he is not the absolute main force, and there is a strong interest in him in the market, and some clubs in the Premier League and Saudi League have expressed interest.

Casador's situation is different, despite having a great season, he lost his position after De Jong's return, coupled with an injury at the end of the season. Additionally, Bernal took his place early in the season, when Garvey had not even made a comeback. It can be said that he will have a hard time getting a chance to play next season. Although he has not received as much attention as Fermin, there are still some clubs interested in him.

It is reported that Chelsea is the main suitor. However, Cassado himself did not want to leave. As a native Barcelona fan, he has made great efforts to join the first team and hopes to continue to enjoy this experience, even if he knows he will not be the starter.