Barcelona Secures Dani Olmo’s Registration, but Financial Woes Persist

CSD Rules in Favor of Barcelona: Olmo and Víctor Cleared to Play

Barcelona has successfully won its case regarding Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor’s eligibility in La Liga, as Spain’s Consejo Superior de Deportes (CSD) ruled in favor of the Catalan club. This decision allows Hansi Flick to utilize both players for the remainder of the season, providing some much-needed squad depth.

However, Barcelona’s financial struggles remain a looming issue, with La Liga continuing to impose strict budgetary controls. While the club has resolved this registration dispute for now, it may face similar challenges ahead of the 2025/26 season.

Barcelona’s Registration Battle: How Did It Start?

Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor found themselves in the middle of a legal and financial struggle between Barcelona and Spanish football authorities. After joining the club last summer, their registrations were initially delayed due to La Liga’s salary cap restrictions.

As the season progressed, injuries to other squad members allowed temporary registrations for Olmo and Víctor. However, these registrations expired at the end of 2024, and La Liga’s rules prevented them from being re-registered within the same campaign.

After multiple appeals to La Liga and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) were rejected, Barcelona took the case to CSD, Spain’s highest sports authority. The club argued that preventing Olmo and Víctor from playing violated their right to work, while also labeling La Liga’s registration rules as outdated.

After a three-month review, the CSD finally ruled in favor of Barcelona, allowing both players to remain eligible for the remainder of the season.

Financial Challenges Await Barcelona for the 2025/26 Season

While Barcelona won this battle, the club’s financial situation remains precarious. La Liga recently excluded a €100 million VIP seat sale from Barcelona’s revenue, questioning the validity of the deal. This puts additional pressure on the club to balance its wage bill before the next season.

To comply with La Liga’s regulations, Barcelona must either finalize the disputed revenue deal or offload high-earning players this summer. Failure to do so could once again put the club’s new signings at risk of being ineligible to play.

What’s Next for Barcelona?

This ruling provides a short-term boost for Barcelona, but financial restructuring remains crucial. The club must decide whether to sell key players or secure major sponsorships to avoid another registration crisis next season.

What do you think? Should Barcelona offload star players or find alternative ways to balance the books?