Sat Jan 04 18:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Barcelona’s Olmo and Pau Víctor Remain Unregistered Despite Reaching Salary Cap Rule

**Barcelona, Spain** – FC Barcelona’s attempts to register players Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor have hit a major snag, leaving the players furious and the club facing potential financial repercussions. Despite Barcelona achieving compliance with LaLiga’s 1:1 rule, the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and LaLiga have refused to register the duo.

The club submitted the necessary paperwork and the final €28 million from the Camp Nou VIP box lever to meet the salary cap deadline on December 31st. However, the RFEF rejected Barcelona’s late request for new licenses for Olmo and Pau Víctor, citing procedural reasons and a desire to maintain its newly-forged relationship with LaLiga. This decision leaves Olmo and Pau Víctor unregistered and ineligible to play for the club.

According to Cadena SER, Olmo and Pau Víctor are extremely angry with the club, feeling misled by President Joan Laporta, who reportedly assured them their registration was a formality once the financial requirements were met. The players’ frustration was evident, with social media posts showing Pau Víctor supporting the team from home.

The incident sparked mockery from Barbastro fans before Barcelona’s Copa del Rey match against the Aragonese team. Laporta met with both players before the match, attempting to ease tensions and assuring them the club would appeal the decision through the Administrative Tribunal of Sport (TAD) or the ordinary courts. However, the club’s failure to register the players has led to concern within the squad, affecting morale.

While Barcelona has officially entered the 1:1 rule, allowing them to spend every euro earned from player sales, the club’s failure to register Olmo and Pau Víctor poses a significant risk. The situation could cost the club a potential €200 million. Barcelona’s coach, Hansi Flick, confirmed neither player was included in the squad for the Barbastro match.

The situation remains unresolved, with Barcelona awaiting a final decision from the RFEF and LaLiga. The club has vowed to pursue all legal avenues to register Olmo and Pau Víctor.

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