A growing controversy involving FC Barcelona and the registration of midfielder Dani Olmo has sparked outrage among several La Liga clubs, with some threatening legal action if Barcelona are perceived to have received preferential treatment, according to reports in Catalunya.
The situation revolves around Barcelona’s attempts to register Dani Olmo for the second half of the league season. The registration deadline has already passed, leaving the Blaugrana struggling to comply with the league’s strict financial regulations.
Despite their continued efforts, the potential success of Barcelona’s campaign to register the Spanish international has ignited tensions across the league.
According to Diario Sport, several La Liga clubs have expressed their willingness to take legal action if they believe Barcelona are benefiting from undue favoritism in this matter.
The report states:
“Several clubs in the Spanish League have informed the League of their willingness to go to court to request the annulment of the competition in the event that they accept pressure from Joan Laporta to be able to register Dani Olmo.”
This reaction stems from claims that Barcelona may be granted leeway that other clubs did not have in previous similar situations, prompting accusations of unfair treatment and double standards.
If Barcelona manages to register Olmo in circumstances that are perceived as a bending or violation of financial rules, legal challenges could arise. Clubs opposed to such a decision argue that it could undermine the integrity of the competition and set a dangerous precedent for future cases.
The complaints particularly focus on Barcelona’s financial problems and its continued problems complying with La Liga’s salary cap regulations.