Barcelona’s pre-season tour of South-East Asia is expected to bring in a minimum of €15 million in revenue, with the figure potentially rising to €20 million depending on variables.
The Catalan giants are set to face Vissel Kobe, FC Seoul and Daegu FC in the space of just eight days, boosting their international profile and financial bottom line.
Manager Hansi Flick will also use the tour to assess his squad ahead of a pivotal 2025/26 campaign, one in which expectations have been raised after last season’s domestic success.
While the club’s financial troubles remain well-documented, with past losses totalling €92 million, President Joan Laporta continues to paint an optimistic picture of the current situation.
Joan Laporta recently claimed that Barca can now “sign as normal”, and even more revealingly, he’s sanctioned a fresh wave of bonuses despite lingering budgetary concerns.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona have exceeded their projected income for the season by €62 million — and by €44 million compared to last season.
A new Nike sponsorship deal, along with prize and television money from their European exploits, contributed to this financial uplift.
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As a result, Diario AS reports that Laporta has greenlit additional bonuses for coaching staff and players, with Hansi Flick’s backroom team receiving an extra €20,000 each for securing the La Liga and Copa del Rey double.
They had already pocketed €10,000 for their Spanish Super Cup triumph earlier in the campaign.
In addition, all club employees will receive double salaries for June as a gesture of appreciation for their contribution.
The squad themselves will not be left out either — each player is set to receive, on average, €1.25 million in bonuses.
That amounts to a staggering €25 million allocated to the squad, €1 million to the football staff, and €2 million to the rest of the club’s employees, bringing the total summer bonus payout to €28 million.
Laporta’s decision may raise eyebrows given the club’s recent financial instability, but it reflects his confidence in Barcelona’s recovery and the value he places on rewarding sporting success.
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