From Neymar to Asensio- FC Barcelona biggest failed transfers
Barcelona’s transfer strategies have been questionable at times, especially in recent years. Let's have a look at the biggest deals Barcelona FC failed to grab.
Marco Asensio (2015)
Barca said, "No, we're not able [to pay more]." They lost the opportunity. When they changed their mind after three months, it was too late.
- Horacio Gaggioli
Marco Verratti (2017)
"I wanted to force the separation, wanted to bring him to Barcelona, but he backed out. I headed out with a Kalashniko and ended up with a water pistol."
- Donato Di Campli
Willian (2020)
" Indeed, there was a lot of talk about Barcelona for the past few seasons, but I wouldn't have gone there just because they're Barça. I wouldn't go to any club without hearing abouttheir targets and what they wanted from me. "
- Willian
Lautaro Martínez (2021)
" It was really close. I've already had an intense exchange with Lionel Messi. "
- Lautaro Martínez
Neymar (2021)
" PSG asked for €150 millon plus the transfers of Rakitic, Todibo and Dembélé. The only discrepancy was that the Barça officials offered €130M instead of€150M.[...] We lost because of that amount."