Despite the infinite rumors, this has actually been a quiet summer transfer window by Barcelona standards. Almost too quiet.
Where’s all the hustle and bustle? All the exciting new signings that give hope to the fans that the club is moving onward and upward?
Perhaps it’s a sign of prudent leadership. You can’t just spend your way to success.
The club is still feeling the aftershocks of learning that lesson the hard way.
But in this new era of Joan Laporta as president, and Xavi Hernández his chosen manager, investments have been made.