Barcelona's Olmo and Pau Victor officially reinstated in La Liga squad

La Liga has officially confirmed the reinstatement of Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor to Barcelona's squad, bringing an end to a contentious registration dispute. The decision comes after the Spanish Sports Council (CSD) granted a precautionary measure allowing the players to be re-registered.

This development marks a significant turnaround for Barcelona, who had previously been unable to field the two players due to financial fair play regulations. "Both footballers are now at the full disposal of their coach to be selected when desired," La Liga stated in their official announcement.

The resolution of this issue provides a much-needed boost to Barcelona's squad depth, with Olmo and Víctor now eligible for selection in upcoming fixtures. This outcome represents a victory for Barcelona in their ongoing battle with La Liga over financial regulations and player registration.

The club's manager, Hansi Flick, expressed relief at the decision, stating, "We are delighted to have Dani and Pau available again. Their return significantly strengthens our options." With the registration saga now behind them, Barcelona can focus on their on-field performances as they look to climb the La Liga table and progress in cup competitions.

Check out the full statement from La Liga:

This afternoon, LALIGA was informed of the Resolution issued by the President of the Higher Sports Council which, without having given LALIGA or the RFEF an opportunity to be heard, granted the precautionary measures requested by FC Barcelona and the players Mr Daniel Olmo Carvajal and Mr Pau Víctor Delgado. This ruling maintains the validity of the players' licences until a final decision has been made on the appeal filed against the Agreement of the Monitoring Committee of the RFEF–LALIGA Coordination Agreement. In light of this Resolution, LALIGA would like to clarify the following: 

- The Resolution was adopted without having forwarded the appeal to LALIGA or the RFEF, nor granting either party the opportunity to submit their arguments. Therefore, LALIGA is currently unaware of the reasoning set forth by the players and FC Barcelona in the appeal.

- LALIGA will thoroughly review the content of the decision with a view to filing the appropriate appeals, while also expressing its complete disagreement with the decision. 

- Apart from the above, the Agreement of the Monitoring Committee of the RFEF-LALIGA Coordination Agreement reflects LALIGA’s earlier decision to deny preliminary licences, and of the RFEF’s decision to deny final licences to the footballers Mr Daniel Olmo and Mr Pau Víctor, as stated in the official record. 

- However, the Resolution references certain justifications concerning the players’ right to pursue their sports careers. This is a matter that LALIGA will assess once it has received the relevant documentation. 

January 9, 2025