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FC Barcelona has officially announced its intention to file a lawsuit against La Liga following the rejection of the club’s attempt to re-register midfielder Dani Olmo. This legal action comes after the temporary registration, initially granted due to an injury to Andreas Christensen, is set to expire on December 31.
Club President Joan Laporta confirmed the decision during a recent press conference, emphasizing the club’s commitment to protecting players’ rights. “We believe that denying Olmo’s registration infringes upon his right to work,” Laporta stated. The club plans to argue that the rejection violates both Spanish labor laws and La Liga’s own regulations regarding player registrations.
The conflict centers around ongoing disagreements with La Liga concerning compliance with Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules. Barcelona contends that recent improvements in their sponsorship agreement with Nike should be recognized as new revenue, enabling them to meet registration requirements. However, La Liga has since altered its stance on this matter, leading to a significant financial shortfall for the club.
Barcelona currently faces a €60 million deficit in meeting its spending cap for the season, which is fixed at €426 million. The club’s legal team is seeking precautionary measures from the Commercial Court of Barcelona to allow Olmo and teammate Pau Víctor to be registered for the upcoming season.
This situation echoes Barcelona’s previous legal battle when they successfully registered midfielder Gavi in January 2023 after a court ruling mandated La Liga to accept his contract. The club hopes for a similar outcome this time, as they continue to explore various avenues for financial recovery and compliance with league regulations.
