La Liga has announced that Barcelona cannot financially register forwards Dani Olmo and Pau Victor. Although the club received temporary licenses last summer, these were revoked in January due to a failure to meet financial compliance by the December 31 deadline.
After an appeal, Spain’s sports council temporarily reinstated Olmo and Victor, with a final decision expected by April 7.
Barcelona, currently leading La Liga and in the Champions League quarter-finals, recently announced a 100 million euro deal to sell VIP boxes at the Nou Camp.
However, La Liga noted this deal wasn’t reflected in their submitted accounts for the 2024-25 season, having been approved by a different auditor.
“No amount from the [VIP box deal] is ultimately recorded in the profit and loss accounts, contrary to what had been certified by the club and the auditor at the time of said transaction,” said La Liga in a statement.
“Barcelona did not have on December 31, 2024, or on January 3, 2025, nor has it had since that date, nor does it currently have, [the financial fair play capacity] for the registration of the players Dani Olmo and Pau Victor,” La Liga said.
In response, Barcelona president Joan Laporta told reporters the league’s letter was “an attempt to damage the club’s image and go against FC Barcelona’s interests”.
Olmo, 26, joined Barcelona from RB Leipzig in a £52m deal last summer.
He has made 28 appearances this season, including 13 since the CSD’s ruling.
Victor, 23, a product of Barcelona’s academy, has played 22 times this season and five times since the ruling.
