Barcelona and Nike deal in danger of being scrapped. What happened?

Negotiations for a new deal between Barcelona and Nike have reached an impasse for a number of reasons.

Details: According to Relevo, Barcelona and Nike reached an agreement on August 12 but decided against signing the deal, feeling they could secure more favorable terms. While the Catalan club aimed for better financial conditions, Nike is concerned about the small brand size logos on the jerseys.

One key point of contention is the lack of retail outlets abroad. Nike does not have stores in every corner of the world, and Barcelona believes it is a significant mistake not to be able to sell their jerseys in every country, particularly in China, where the brand is not represented.

The club also does not understand the supply chain issues that have plagued the American brand since the pandemic. This has led to instances where they had to use inverted "M" letters to print Lewandowski's name after running out of "W" letters.

Reminder: The new contract with Nike is a crucial element of the Catalan club's financial strategy. The revenue generated from the deal will help the club balance its budget, register new players, and strengthen its financial stability, as reiterated by Joan Laporta.

Additionally, Barcelona announced today that they have extended the contract with Fermín López and included a staggering release clause in the agreement.