Barcelona has encountered a significant setback in their efforts to register players Dani Olmo and Pau Victor for the remainder of the season. The club had hoped to secure their full registration for the campaign, but according to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, both La Liga and the Spanish Federation RFEF have jointly decided to reject the registrations of the two players, effectively preventing Barcelona from finalizing their contracts for the season.
This decision has come as a major blow to Barcelona, who were already facing financial challenges, and the rejection now leaves the club with no choice but to pursue legal action in order to resolve the issue. Fabrizio Romano shared the update, further clarifying the situation with a tweet that read, “La Liga and Spanish Federation RFEF have jointly decided to reject Dani Olmo and Pau Victor’s registrations for Barcelona.”
The rejection stems from the stringent financial fair play regulations set by La Liga, which have been a persistent challenge for Barcelona in recent seasons. The club has struggled to meet these regulations, which aim to maintain financial stability and fair competition among teams in the league. Barcelona's financial difficulties, coupled with their inability to adhere to these strict guidelines, have played a significant role in the unsuccessful registration process.
Both Dani Olmo and Pau Victor were signed by Barcelona in the summer transfer window, with the hope that they would play key roles for the team throughout the season. However, due to financial constraints and the club’s salary cap limitations, they were only able to be temporarily registered. This temporary registration meant that Barcelona could not officially confirm their participation until the registration deadline passed.
The deadline for finalizing their registration was set for December 31, 2024, and with this date now passed, the official rejection by both La Liga and the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has left Barcelona in a difficult position. The club has responded quickly to the situation, announcing plans to challenge the decision in court in order to secure the players' registrations and clear the way for their participation in the season. Fabrizio Romano confirmed this in a tweet, stating, “Barcelona will go to court.”