Barcelona Begin Sale of Camp Nou Grass As Club Prepares to Battle Real Madrid for Erling Haaland

• Barcelona’s financial crisis continues to bite hard
• The La Liga club have been liked with a swoop for Manchester City’s Erling Haaland
• The Catalan club have begun the sale of its stadium grass as an alternative means of generating fund

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Barcelona’s financial situation have not improved much since President Joan Laporta took over the reins in March 2021.

The La Ligagiant having incurred loads of short-term debt, have resolved to explore some unorthodox means of generating revenue, including selling the club’s media arm and mortgaging a few other assets owned by the club.

The Catalan club’s ailing finances also affected it’s transfer policies, translating to the club’s inability to match the soaring demand for players in the transfer market. Consequently, they have opted to sign players at reduced fees or as free agents in an effort to adapt.

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In a bid to get itself out of its financial pit and to compete in the transfer market again, the Spanish powerhouse have resorted to the sale of players amidst other viable means.

However, one particularly unusual option that recently emerged is the sale of the grass from Camp Nou, a move that has garnered humorous reactions from football fans worldwide.

According to reports from Goal, Barcelonahas put sections of the Camp Nou grass up for sale, with prices ranging from €50 to €420 per piece.

This curious initiative comes shortly after 90minsreported that the La Liga champions are actively exploring the option of rivalling Real Madridfor the signature of Manchester City’s star player, Erling Haaland.

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