Joan Laporta, president of FC Barcelona, is going through one of the most difficult moments of his tenure. The club hasn't managed to register Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor, which has caused an internal crisis. If this situation isn't solved, the consequences will be dire for both the club and its image.
A Registration Problem
The deadline to register the players was January 2. Barça is still waiting for the RFEF to approve the registration of Olmo and Pau Víctor.
If they don't succeed, the players won't be able to compete with the team for the rest of the season. This administrative error has put Laporta in a compromised position.
The criticism toward the president hasn't been long in coming. Víctor Font, former presidential candidate, has pointed out the serious consequences this error will bring.
Font has denounced that the club's actions directly affect Barça's financial and sporting stability. The demands from the members for Laporta to provide explanations are growing stronger.
Sporting and Economic Consequences
The impact of not registering the players will be enormous. From a sporting perspective, losing two key transfers would be a hard blow for the team. However, the most serious issue is the economic aspect.
Barça would have to pay the 55 million euros for Dani Olmo without the possibility of amortizing them in the long term. Additionally, Olmo could demand full payment of his salary, which would be a heavy burden on the club's finances.
The RFEF regulations state that a player can't be re-registered with the same team during the season, except for exceptions.
This leaves Barça in a complicated situation. If a special license isn't obtained, the players won't be able to play. This legal rigidity has further complicated the resolution of the problem.
Laporta's Future
The voices of opposition to Laporta are growing every day. The members are unhappy with the president's management and have begun to talk about a possible vote of no confidence.
The current situation could trigger an institutional crisis that would jeopardize his tenure. The registration errors are just the tip of the iceberg of a series of problems that have affected the club's stability.
Time is running against him. If the registration of Olmo and Pau Víctor isn't solved, the criticism of Laporta will intensify. The options to save his presidency are dwindling.
The future of FC Barcelona depends on how this crisis is solved. If the situation doesn't improve soon, the vote of no confidence could become a reality. The president is at a difficult crossroads.