Barcelona Remove DR Congo Sponsor From Training Kits Over Payment Issues
1 hour ago, by Chris
- Sponsorship Removal: FC Barcelona has removed the Democratic Republic of Congo sponsorship branding from their training apparel and static advertising, starting from the 26-27 season.
- Reason for Removal: The removal is due to payment delays and complications surrounding the four-year partnership, with subsequent scheduled disbursements not arriving on time after the initial payment.
- Agreement Status: Despite the branding's hiatus, Barcelona maintains that the commercial agreement remains legally in force and expects the branding to return once outstanding payments are resolved.
FC Barcelona has removed the Democratic Republic of Congo sponsorship branding from their training apparel and static advertising at the start of the 26-27 season. The slogan "RD Congo, cœur de l'Afrique," which had featured on the back of training and warm-up shirts across the club's professional teams since August 2025, was visibly absent from recent squad sessions at the Ciutat Esportiva.
Barcelona Back of Shirts Does Not Feature DR Congo Logo Anymore
The removal comes amid payment delays surrounding the four-year partnership signed in mid-2025. Valued at approximately €44 million through 2029 - averaging around €10 million to €11 million per season - the agreement ran into complications following disputes between French intermediary agencies over commissions and stalled installment transfers. While the Blaugrana received the initial €10 million payment covering the 25-26 campaign, subsequent scheduled disbursements have not arrived on time.
Despite the hiatus on club training wear, Barcelona maintains that the commercial agreement remains legally in force. Club sources indicate that the branding is expected to return to the kits once outstanding payments are resolved, though the partnership continues to face external scrutiny and legal tension in both France and Spain.
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