A report from Sport Bild reveals that Barcelona\u2019s 2017 signing of Ousmane Demb\u00e9l\u00e9 from Borussia Dortmund ultimately cost the club $158.36 million, including bonuses.<\/p>\n
The initial transfer fee was $112.35 million, but it increased due to easily achievable bonuses. For example, Barcelona paid Borussia Dortmund an additional $10.7 million when the club qualified for the Champions League twice.<\/p>\n
The report suggests that after Barcelona\u2019s Super Cup defeat to Real Madrid, the club\u2019s need for a major signing gave Dortmund an opportunity to increase the cost with extra bonuses. As a result, Barcelona ended up paying significantly more than the initial fee, highlighting the complexity and unpredictability of high-profile football transfers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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