FC Barcelona: club had an economic impact of €906m to the city of Barcelona in 2014-15 (1.5% of GDP)

For the 2014-15 season, FC Barcelona's (Liga BBVA) economic impact to the city of Barcelona has been estimated at around €906m, which represents 1.5% of the Catalan city's GDP, according to a report by the British audit and consultancy agency Deloitte, presented on 21/06/2016.

Deloitte had already led a study, in 2013-14, designed to assess the importance of FC Barcelona in wealth creation and economic revitalisation to the city of Barcelona, and estimated the economic impact of Barça at €759m. Thus, the club's impact has increased by 19.3% between 2013-14 and 2014-15.

"The study shows the Club’s positive effect on the economy, tourism, employment and tax revenue in Barcelona and is, therefore, one of the main assets of the city, both for direct and indirect generation of income and jobs, due to its ability to mobilise agents that spend money and contribute additional wealth to the city," said the Catalan club.

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