Barça of the 'fat cows': 174 million in signings to prevent a future economic downturn

Barcelona broke the investment record in Joan Laporta's second term as president. 174 million euros were invested in signings, surpassing the amounts from Laporta's first stint at the club. This massive investment is described as the "summer of fat cows" and aims to prepare the club for economic restrictions that may arise in the future. The amount invested, although impressive, is still lower than what Barcelona's main rivals in the Champions League have spent, who continue to be the major sporting challenge for the Catalan club.