BREAKING: Barcelona Cleared to Operate Under La Liga’s 1:1 Rule Again
La Liga president Javier Tebas has officially informed FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta that the club is now back in compliance with the league’s 1:1 financial regulation. This development marks a major milestone for the Catalan giants, enabling them to sign and register new players this summer—such as Joan García and possibly Nico Williams—without previous restrictions linked to wage and spending limits.
What is the 1:1 Rule?
The 1:1 rule means that clubs must match every euro they spend—on player transfers and salaries—with an equal amount in income or savings. Being within this rule indicates that Barça has balanced its spending with its revenue.
How Did Barça Achieve This?
The decisive factor was the acceptance of €100 million in revenue from Camp Nou’s VIP seating by independent auditors. This, combined with increased income from matchdays, sponsorships, and media deals—plus player salary cuts and departures—helped the club realign its finances.
Laporta vs. Tebas: Conflicting Narratives
Javier Tebas had been skeptical, warning that Barça still needed to make more financial moves to truly comply. Meanwhile, Laporta had confidently announced at the club’s General Assembly that the club had already returned to 1:1 compliance.
Impact on Transfers
Now officially compliant, Barça can move ahead with registering new players. However, they must remain cautious to avoid exceeding financial limits again. This opens the door for previously stalled moves, such as Nico Williams, to be revived—provided the books stay balanced.
Conclusion
With Tebas now confirming the club’s financial compliance, Barcelona has regained freedom in the transfer market. However, they must continue to manage salaries and amortizations wisely to avoid falling back into non-compliance.
