Sporting CP is preparing to make an offer for a Barcelona player, adding another chapter to the increasingly intertwined relationship between the two clubs this summer.

The Portuguese side has reportedly set its sights on Roony Bardghji, a player linked to Barcelona’s system.

The financial thread connecting Sporting and Barcelona

This isn’t the first transaction between these two clubs this summer. Sporting CP completed the signing of Sergi Altimira from Real Betis on July 6, 2026, for €18.5 million. Because Altimira came through Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy, FIFA’s solidarity mechanism kicked in, sending approximately €0.4 million Barcelona’s way.

Think of solidarity payments as royalties for player development. When a club trains a young player and that player later transfers for a fee, the training club gets a cut. For Barcelona, which has produced generations of talent through La Masia, these payments add up to a meaningful revenue line.

Barcelona’s crypto ecosystem as transfer fuel

The $BAR fan token, launched in 2020, generated over €1.3 million in its initial offering alone. Five years later, the token ecosystem remains active, giving holders voting rights on certain club decisions and maintaining engagement with a global fanbase.

In April 2026, Barcelona entered a partnership with crypto exchange WhiteBIT, adding another layer to its digital financial apparatus.

Then there’s Barça.Pass, the digital wallet initiative launched in June 2025. It’s designed to streamline fan interaction, covering everything from ticket purchases to merchandise.