Barcelona: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman plans to bid £10 billion for the Spanish football club Barcelona, El Chiringuito journalist François Gallardo reported on social media, APA reports. The potential acquisition of Barcelona by the Crown Prince could significantly impact the football landscape in Spain and beyond.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the journalist notes that club members running in the presidential elections could block the sale of Barcelona. The club’s governance structure allows members to have a say in major decisions, including potential sales, which could prove to be a hurdle for the Crown Prince’s bid.

Joan Laporta, the current president of Barcelona, has previously announced that he will not seek re-election once his term expires in 2027. This political context within the club could influence the outcome of any acquisition attempts during this period of transition in leadership.