Bartomeu Vows To Fight The EPL’s Vast Riches

He believes that the size of the latest television deal makes the Premier League the most lucrative in the world, while the money-spinning juggernauts of Chelsea, Manchester City and co continue to spend. “We have a complete and balanced squad and Luis Enrique is happy with the players he has”, Bartomeu, fresh from victory in last Saturday’s presidential election, told reporters.

What Barcelona really want is a kit deal worth £750million, like the one which United just signed with Adidas for the upcoming campaign. We have a new law that obliges the clubs to sell all the TV rights jointly because we have to follow the Premier League.

Barcelona may be considered the best club in the world, but the Barclays Premier League is the best league in the world.

The new television rights contract with the Premier League is something the rest of the leagues, including La Liga, have to follow.

The newly re-elected Barca president also warned United that the Catalan giants will not allow forward Pedro Rodriguez to leave for anything less than his release clause fee of £22 million.

“So far, no one has made an offer so we are calm”.

Bartomeu went onto reveal that the club has posted record revenue and is hoping it will help them gain advantage in the transfer market.

Barca have brought in Turkey playmaker Arda Turan (right) and versatile Spain defender Aleix Vidal since winning the treble last term and Bartomeu indicated the club would not be buying or selling any more players before the window closes at the end of next month. “Barcelona and Real Madrid, we are the biggest clubs in La Liga but also other clubs like Atletico Madrid, Valencia, Sevilla or Athletic Bilbao – they are doing a nice job and I am sure that they are going to try to have big talent too”. As champions of Spain and Europe, as well as being winners of the Copa del Rey, Barca remain the benchmark, but Bartomeu insists they can be stronger this season.

“This year, we have six possible trophies that we want to win. It’s not going to be easy but we are going to try”.