La Liga has issued an official statement expressing its approval of the recent ruling by the Commercial Court No. 10 in Barcelona, which denied FC Barcelona’s request for a precautionary measure to register midfielder Dani Olmo until June 30, 2025. This decision marks a significant moment in the ongoing legal and regulatory battles surrounding player registrations within Spanish football.
The court’s ruling was delivered after a hearing on December 23, where FC Barcelona sought to extend Olmo’s temporary registration, initially granted due to an injury to Andreas Christensen. La Liga emphasized that the court’s decision upholds the legality of their regulations and reinforces the integrity of competitive balance in the league.
In its statement, La Liga noted that “none of the required conditions for adopting the precautionary measure are satisfied.” The organization asserted that the ruling affirms the application of Article 77 of the League’s Budget Preparation Rules (NEP), which allows clubs to substitute players only under specific circumstances, particularly when dealing with long-term injuries.
La Liga reiterated that permitting excess expenditure due to long-term injuries could compromise competitive integrity. The statement highlighted that the interpretation of Article 77 has been consistently applied across all clubs in the league, including FC Barcelona in previous cases. This uniformity in application is crucial for maintaining fairness and transparency within La Liga.
Furthermore, La Liga pointed out that the decision to deny Olmo’s registration had previously been validated by multiple bodies within the league, including the Economic Control Committee and UEFA Licensing Instance Committee. This thorough review process underscores La Liga’s commitment to ensuring compliance with financial regulations and maintaining a level playing field for all teams.