The relationship between FC Barcelona and Javier Tebas has been marked by tension in recent years. Exchanges of accusations, complaints, public confrontations... However, according to the latest reports, all of that may have changed in a surprising way.
The protagonist of this revelation has been Miguel Galán, president of CENAFE and one of the most active voices against irregularities in LaLiga. He has exposed what he describes as "a scandalous secret pact" between Joan Laporta and Javier Tebas, which would completely change the economic and legal landscape of the blaugrana club.
The pact hasn't been released officially, but the consequences are starting to be felt. Barça will suddenly stop having problems with financial fair play. There is an explanation for everything.
Barça remains silent... and signs players
According to the information published by Miguel Galán, the agreement has several unwritten clauses. The most serious is Barça's silence regarding Tebas's recent actions.
The blaugrana club waives reporting the president of LaLiga for having provided confidential information to third parties. Specifically, to Athletic Club, which was warned about Barça's intentions to sign Nico Williams under precarious conditions.
That revelation, which could have legal consequences, has been buried. Tebas was risking disqualification as president of LaLiga. In exchange, Barça gains freedom to sign players.
According to Galán, LaLiga will allow the blaugrana club to reach the desired 1:1 ratio. This means that for every euro earned, it will be able to spend another on signings and registrations. This is an advantage that until now only financially healthy clubs like Real Madrid had.
Miami, the bargaining chip
But the trade-off goes beyond institutional silence. Barça, according to this information, agrees to play an official LaLiga match in Miami, something Tebas has been trying to achieve for years without success.
The club led by Laporta would be the first major team to accept this proposal, in exchange for the financial favor.
LaLiga would thus achieve an international commercial success. Meanwhile, Barça would unlock signings and contract renewals that seemed impossible just a few weeks ago.
Silence in the offices
Neither party has confirmed the pact. However, the clues fit. Barça has sped up negotiations, is preparing major moves in the market, and has left behind the tension with Tebas.
Not a word about disqualifications. Not a single complaint about the leaks.
Galán has been blunt: "It's a scandal. An exchange of favors that affects transparency and sporting justice." He warns that he may take legal action to have what happened investigated.
Meanwhile, in the offices of Camp Nou and LaLiga, silence reigns. A silence that, judging by what's happening, is worth its weight in gold.