Barcelona will have their work cut out as they look to better their efforts from last season.
Last term, Barcelona completed a domestic treble and enthralled fans on their way to the Liga title, scoring 102 goals in the process.
They added to that by also winning the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup. With a young and vibrant squad, Barca also reached the Uefa Champions League semi-finals for the first time since 2019.
Coach Hansi Flick could rely heavily on teenage sensation Lamine Yamal last term while Robert Lewandowski did not disappoint either.
Since they are restricted in the transfer market due to financial constraints, the Catalans have focused their attention on youngsters like Yamal, centre-back Pau Cubarsi and midfielder Pedri.
They did not stay completely inactive in the summer though. Barca brought in Marcus Rashford on a season-long loan from Manchester United.
Back in May, Yamal was rewarded for his fine form when he signed a contract extension which keeps the 18-year-old superstar with the Blaugrana until the end of the 2030-31 season. It also elevated him towards the top end of a hefty wage bill.
Given the tight margins within which Barcelona have to operate financially, every player on the payroll has that much more scrutiny on him.
Below is the wage list of Barcelona players for the upcoming season. Data collected through reports and capology.com.
Highest-paid players at Barcelona for 2025-26
1. Robert Lewandowski – €400,000 per week
2. Frenkie de Jong – €365,000 per week
=3. Raphinha – €320,000 per week
=3. Lamine Yamal – €320,000 per week
5. Marcus Rashford – €269,000 per week*
6. Jules Kounde – €260,000 per week
=7. Ronald Araujo – €240,000 per week
=7. Dani Olmo – €240,000 per week
=7. Pedri – €240,000 per week
10. Ferran Torres – €192,000 per week
11. Gavi – €180,000 per week
12. Inigo Martinez – €174,000 per week
13. Andreas Christensen – €173,000 per week
=14. Joan Garcia – €120,000 per week
=14. Marc-Andre ter Stegen – €120,000 per week
15. Eric Garcia – €115,000 per week
=16. Pau Cubarsi – €76,000 per week
=16. Fermin Lopez – €76,000 per week
18. Oriol Romeu – €67,000 per week
19. Inaki Pena – €62,000 per week
20. Wojciech Szczesny – €57,000 per week
21. Alejandro Balde – €32,000 per week
22. Hector Fort – €16,000 per week
23. Marc Casado- €10,000 per week
24. Gerard Martin – €8,000 per week
25. Marc Bernal – €6,000 per week
Note: Rashford reportedly took a 15% pay cut to seal loan from Manchester United
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What is Reform?
Reform is a right-wing, populist party led by Nigel Farage, a former MEP who won a seat in the House of Commons last year at his eighth attempt and a prominent figure in the campaign for the UK to leave the European Union.
It was founded in 2018 and originally called the Brexit Party.
Many of its members previously belonged to UKIP or the mainstream Conservatives.
After Brexit took place, the party focused on the reformation of British democracy.
Former Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson became its first MP after defecting in March 2024.
The party gained support from Elon Musk, and had hoped the tech billionaire would make a £100m donation. However, Mr Musk changed his mind and called for Mr Farage to step down as leader in a row involving the US tycoon's support for far-right figurehead Tommy Robinson who is in prison for contempt of court.
THE BIO
Occupation: Specialised chief medical laboratory technologist
Age: 78
Favourite destination: Always Al Ain “Dar Al Zain”
Hobbies: his work - “ the thing which I am most passionate for and which occupied all my time in the morning and evening from 1963 to 2019”
Other hobbies: football
Favorite football club: Al Ain Sports Club
Financial considerations before buying a property
Buyers should try to pay as much in cash as possible for a property, limiting the mortgage value to as little as they can afford. This means they not only pay less in interest but their monthly costs are also reduced. Ideally, the monthly mortgage payment should not exceed 20 per cent of the purchaser’s total household income, says Carol Glynn, founder of Conscious Finance Coaching.
“If it’s a rental property, plan for the property to have periods when it does not have a tenant. Ensure you have enough cash set aside to pay the mortgage and other costs during these periods, ideally at least six months,” she says.
Also, shop around for the best mortgage interest rate. Understand the terms and conditions, especially what happens after any introductory periods, Ms Glynn adds.
Using a good mortgage broker is worth the investment to obtain the best rate available for a buyer’s needs and circumstances. A good mortgage broker will help the buyer understand the terms and conditions of the mortgage and make the purchasing process efficient and easier.
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Last 10 NBA champions
2017: Golden State bt Cleveland 4-1
2016: Cleveland bt Golden State 4-3
2015: Golden State bt Cleveland 4-2
2014: San Antonio bt Miami 4-1
2013: Miami bt San Antonio 4-3
2012: Miami bt Oklahoma City 4-1
2011: Dallas bt Miami 4-2
2010: Los Angeles Lakers bt Boston 4-3
2009: Los Angeles Lakers bt Orlando 4-1
2008: Boston bt Los Angeles Lakers 4-2
Our legal columnist
Name: Yousef Al Bahar
Advocate at Al Bahar & Associate Advocates and Legal Consultants, established in 1994
Education: Mr Al Bahar was born in 1979 and graduated in 2008 from the Judicial Institute. He took after his father, who was one of the first Emirati lawyers
