Barcelona’s demand soars with increasing offers for friendly matches in China and Venezuela | OneFootball

Barcelona’s global appeal continues to rise, and the club is receiving multiple offers to play friendly matches in different parts of the world.

According to a report from Mundo Deportivo, the Catalan giants have been approached with opportunities to play in China and Venezuela, further highlighting their increasing market value beyond Europe.

As part of their pre-season plans for next summer, Barcelona are set to explore new destinations for their tour. Traditionally, the club has played friendlies in the United States, but the idea now is to shift focus to Asia.

Plans are already in place for matches in South Korea, with two friendlies reportedly lined up, and discussions are also underway for additional fixtures in China and Japan.

These regions represent significant commercial markets, making them attractive destinations for the club.

Unfamiliar territory

However, the most unexpected development is an offer for Barcelona to play friendly matches in Venezuela.

The proposal stands out because the club does not have a strong history of organising pre-season fixtures in this South American nation.

The offer is not just for a single match but for multiple friendlies spread across different years, making it a long-term commitment rather than a one-off event.

Barcelona have offers for pre-season locations. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Despite the intrigue, logistical challenges could complicate the agreement. The travel distance for players and staff would be substantial, requiring careful scheduling to avoid disruptions to the team’s preparations.

There could be problems

Given these factors, the deal would only be feasible if the financial compensation for Barcelona is significant enough to justify the effort.

Reports suggest that intermediaries are working on scheduling the first match in Venezuela immediately after the club’s official season concludes.

This could mean playing after the final La Liga fixture on May 24 or 25, or even after the Champions League final, should Barcelona reach that stage on May 31.

Meanwhile, Barcelona officials have been actively inspecting details for their next pre-season tour. Plans for South Korea are already being evaluated, and discussions regarding potential friendlies in China continue to gain momentum.

With the Chinese market being one of the biggest in football, securing matches there could be a valuable opportunity for both commercial growth and fan engagement.