Mateu Alemany was upset about Barcelona relying on agents, constant leaks of transfer plans

Barcelona fans were dealt with a massive blow yesterday when the club confirmed the departure of Mateu Alemany.

The Barcelona sporting director has decided to quit the club in favour of a new project at Aston Villa. Despite having a contract until 2024, he is set to leave the club on June 30, 2023, putting Barça in a great deal of trouble ahead of the summer transfer window.

Alemany was a respected figure in the transfer market, notably playing the mastermind in the club’s pursuit of Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Jules Kounde among others. His greatest accomplishment was to lure these players despite the club’s lack of economic and sporting prospects.

His departure, therefore, will undoubtedly be a major blow for Barcelona. According to MARCA, one of the main reasons behind Alemany’s decision to leave the club is the level of significance that was given to personalities that had no knowledge about Barça.

For example, club president Joan Laporta often used to seek advice from agents such as Pini Zahavi and Jorge Mendes, even though they work in their own interests.

Moreover, Alemany did not like the fact that every single detail regarding Barcelona’s executive duties was leaked to the media. He particularly refers to the leaked meetings and transfer details. The lack of secrecy from an executive level is another key reason why Alemany decided to quit.

Apart from that, it is claimed that Alemany did not see eye to eye with the club on decisions such as the return of Lionel Messi and the renewals of veterans like Sergio Busquets and Sergi Roberto.

But it appears the worse is yet to come for Barcelona, with another senior director Jordi Cruyff also considering his future at the club, following the exit of Alemany

Everything suggests there could be a major executive shakeup at Barcelona this summer, which may seriously alter the club’s plans in the transfer market.