Barcelona’s much-anticipated new signing, Dani Olmo, has faced delays in making his debut for the club due to registration issues with LaLiga. Despite being a €55 million acquisition from RB Leipzig, Olmo has missed the first two matches of the season as his registration has been held up by the club’s financial difficulties. It was initially thought that Olmo would also miss the upcoming match against Rayo Vallecano, but a long-term injury to Andreas Christensen has opened up the opportunity for the young player to be registered.
In a surprising turn of events, Barcelona has been granted temporary registration approval for Olmo, allowing him to potentially make his debut against Rayo Vallecano. This temporary measure comes as a result of Article 77 of LaLiga’s Regulations for the Preparation of Budgets, which permits clubs to exceed their spending limit in the event of a player being sidelined for an extended period. With Christensen facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to an Achilles injury, Barcelona can utilize 80% of his salary towards registering new players.
This is not the first time Barcelona has encountered registration problems with players. In the past, the club has resorted to using Article 77 to temporarily register players, such as Vitor Roque and Iñigo Martínez. By leveraging the injury of a squad member to free up salary space, Barcelona has managed to navigate the constraints imposed by LaLiga’s spending cap.
Barcelona’s financial woes have been exacerbated by their failure to operate within LaLiga’s spending cap. The club’s revenue has been on a decline, leading to difficulties in registering new players and making transfers. Until Barcelona can return to compliance with LaLiga’s 1:1 rule, which allows them to spend 100% of any savings or revenue raised, they will continue to face restrictions on player registrations.
As the transfer window draws to a close, Barcelona is working towards resolving their financial challenges and returning to compliance with the league’s regulations. The club’s hope is that with strategic moves and new revenue streams, they can overcome the obstacles that have hindered their ability to register players and strengthen their squad. The upcoming months will be crucial for Barcelona as they seek to navigate the complex landscape of financial constraints in modern football.
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