La Liga has stated that Barcelona does not have the financial capacity to register players Dani Olmo and Pau Victor, contrary to the club’s earlier claims. According to La Liga, Barcelona used an unnamed auditor between December 31 and January 3, which recorded a VIP box deal worth 100 million euros on the club’s books. However, their current auditor no longer includes it in the club’s interim financial statements.
“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. La Liga has reported the auditor Barcelona used between December 31 and January 3 to the Accounting and Auditing Institute.
“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,” continued La Liga’s statement. Barcelona declined to comment on the matter.
The Spanish football federation (RFEF) and La Liga did not allow Barcelona to renew the registrations of Olmo and Victor, prompting the club to take the case to the Spanish sports council (CSD). The CSD granted Barcelona precautionary permission to use Olmo and Victor until a definitive ruling is made on or before April 7.
Olmo, currently injured, has played 13 times for Barcelona, scoring two goals and providing four assists, while Victor has made five substitute appearances.