30.09.2025 15:35
A new lawsuit has been filed against former Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu. Bartomeu is accused of fraud due to irregularities identified in the club's transfer payments. This case was initiated by the current president, Joan Laporta, and is seen as a new example of the political struggles within the club. Bartomeu, along with former Barcelona CEO Oscar Grau, is set to appear in court on October 24.
A new case has been opened against former Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu. Bartomeu is accused of fraud due to irregularities detected in the club's transfer payments.
SUMMONED TO COURT
According to a report from the Spanish press outlet Cadena SER, a court in Barcelona has summoned Bartomeu to testify. This case, initiated by the current president Joan Laporta, is seen as a new example of the political struggles within the club.
IN COURT ON OCTOBER 24
Bartomeu will appear in court on October 24, along with former Barcelona CEO Oscar Grau. Additionally, one of the club's lawyers, Jose Angel Gonzalez Franco, will testify on December 4 regarding his role in Antoine Griezmann's transfer from Atletico Madrid for 120 million euros in 2019.
ALLEGATION OF 30 MILLION EUROS IN LOSSES
In Laporta's complaint, it is alleged that 30 million euros have gone missing from the club's accounts as a result of certain agreements made during Bartomeu's tenure. These allegations, supported by an independent report, have sparked significant debate regarding Barcelona's financial structure.
SERIOUS ACCUSATIONS
Bartomeu and the members of the board at the time are accused of fraud, embezzlement of funds, and forgery. The legal process is expected to deeply affect both Barcelona's financial structure and its administrative image.