In harsh criticism, former Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has condemned his former club for their lack of financial transparency amid growing challenges.
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Expressing his discontent, Pique didn’t hold back in his assessment of Barcelona‘s situation during a recent interview on Twitch. He criticized the club for presenting a false image of success while grappling with significant financial difficulties. Pique stressed the importance of honesty with supporters.
With the Catalan giants facing debts exceeding €1 billion, Gerard Pique highlighted the need for openness regarding the club’s financial status. He urged Barcelona to refrain from making false promises of success when financial constraints hinder their ability to compete at the highest level.
Gerard Pique calls for Realism
Pique emphasized the importance of acknowledging the club’s financial limitations, stating, “What we cannot do is sell a false dream of winning the Champions League when we don’t have the resources to be competitive.”
According to barca Universal on X, Pique said, “I think Barça fans want the truth. If we are in this reality, we have to say it.
“What we cannot do is sell a smokescreen saying that you’re going to win the Champions League when you don’t have the money to be competitive.
“I don’t know the club’s situation in detail, but I think people want to know the truth, to be told that there is no money, that they are going to bet on La Masia for 2-3 years…”
Barcelona’s challenges aren’t limited to the boardroom, as the team faces a tough season on the field. Despite recent success in La Liga, the Blaugrana have failed to secure silverware this season and face difficulties progressing in the Champions League.
With important matches against Mallorca and Napoli ahead, Barcelona must navigate on-field challenges amidst financial uncertainty.
