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After owing their former manager up to ₦7 billion in fees, the Blaugrana have finally been forced to pay their debt
Barcelona's well-documented financial struggles have led to numerous delays in payments, one of the most notable cases being that of former manager Quique Setien.
The former Blaugrana coach, who was appointed in January 2019 on a two-year contract, was dismissed after just seven months following a series of disappointing results, including the infamous 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
Setien finally receives payout after court battle
Despite four years passing since his sacking, Barcelona failed to pay Setien the remainder of his contract, forcing him to take legal action against the club.
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After his sacking in 2020, there were no signs of a resolution from the club, prompting the veteran coach to take his case to court.
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Spanish publication Marca has reported that the situation has finally been resolved, with Barcelona agreeing to pay the €4 million owed to Setien in six instalments.
Coaches push for new rule to protect managers
This settlement comes after a lengthy legal battle, which has exposed a major problem, not only with the Blaugrana but with Spanish football at large.
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Setien's struggle for payment has not gone unnoticed by the wider football community, as the Committee of Managers recently met in Madrid to discuss pressing issues affecting the profession, with the former Barcelona coach’s case taking centre stage.
One of the key proposals discussed was the introduction of a rule that would prevent clubs from appointing a new manager until they have fully compensated the dismissed coach, ensuring coaches are not left in financial limbo following dismissals.
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