Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain have reached an unusual ‘non-aggression pact’ regarding player transfers, putting an end to years of back-and-forth poaching.
The tensions between the two clubs began when Barcelona tried to acquire Marco Verratti in 2016.
- Lingering tensions between clubs since 2016
- PSG secured Neymar with a record-breaking deal
- New pact establishes a no-signing agreement for the future
The feud escalated a year later when PSG triggered Neymar’s release clause, intensifying the rivalry.
The situation worsened as PSG took advantage of Barcelona’s financial struggles, securing Lionel Messi in a free transfer in 2021 and now edging closer to signing Ousmane Dembele.
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In an effort to ease the strain, both teams, as per a report from Sport, have agreed to establish a non-aggression ‘pact,’ committing not to sign players from each other in the future.
This arrangement isn’t legally binding, merely a verbal understanding, leaving room for uncertainty down the line.
However, considering Barcelona’s financial limitations compared to PSG’s backing, the deal appears to favour the Spanish club.
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Given the significant financial gap between the two sides, Barcelona can breathe a sigh of relief.
Whether this agreement holds remains to be seen, but it looks like Dembele might be the final player to switch between these teams unless a mutually accepted deal arises.
