La Liga and RFEF have jointly rejected Barca’s latest appeal for player registration. The club’s bid has been unanimously rejected despite fulfilling the financial requirements and submitting the necessary documents.
As Barca explores options, this situation marks another frustrating turn for the club, players, and fans. The future of Pau Victor and Dani Olmo remains uncertain; what’s next?
Despite Meeting Requirements, Barca’s Bid Has Been Rejected Again
A Prolonged Registration Saga
FC Barcelona has struggled on and off the pitch over the past couple of months. The club failed to meet the 1:1 rule and register key players like Dani Olmo and Pau Victor. The squad wages were imbalanced, which has made Barca face significant financial challenges.
La Liga struck the players’ names off the squad on January 1. However, a ray of hope arrived when Laporta raised a few funds last week and submitted the required documentation.
Barca Meet The 1:1 Rule
The main issue with Barca’s failure to register players was the club’s inability to meet the 1:1 rule. This is an important rule implemented by La Liga that requires clubs to balance new signings by either selling assets or cutting player wages.
The club resolved this issue by selling VIP boxes at the new Camp Nou. According to Yahoo Sports, this sale gave Barca a boost of €60 million. The club grew optimistic about finally registering the players after resolving this issue, but La Liga had other ideas.
Appeal Rejected Again
Despite meeting the 1:1 rule and financial criteria, La Liga and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) have rejected Barca’s appeal to register their players. The rejection was based on literal interpretations of articles 130.2 and 141.5 of RFEF. These articles prevent players whose licenses have been revoked during the season from obtaining a new license with the same club.
Therefore, both players remain unregistered, much to the frustration of culers.
Barca Will Now Battle in Court
According to Fabrizio Romano’s Facebook video, Barca will go to court this coming week. The club expresses confidence in its stance and wants to seek justice. This might be a last-ditch effort to save Olmo and Victor, as many clubs are longing to sign these gems for free.
As things stand, I believe it’s a 50-50 situation. An early outcome would be crucial for the players, as their focus needs to be diverted back to the pitch. Let’s hope for a good outcome of this prolonged saga.