The situation of Dani Olmo and his registration in LaLiga has been one of the most controversial topics in recent weeks. After completing his transfer for 55 million last summer, FC Barcelona found an administrative obstacle. It seemed that the lack of space in the salary cap prevented his immediate registration. Only Christensen's injury allowed for a temporary solution to the mess.
However, once January arrived, reality hit FC Barcelona. President of LaLiga Javier Tebas didn't accept the documentation submitted by the Catalan club and Dani Olmo was left without a spot. Laporta took such a decision to the courts and it ended up being settled by the Government.
In an unexpected turn, the Sporting High Council (CSD in Spanish) has granted the precautionary measure to Barça, allowing Dani Olmo to be registered. This ruling is a relief for the Catalan club. Now number 20 can be available to Hansi Flick for the second half of the season.
Javier Tebas Replies to the CSD and Takes Aim at Real Madrid
However, the decision hasn't sat well with Javier Tebas, who has expressed his disagreement with the CSD's ruling. In a surprising move, Tebas has accused Real Madrid of having cooperated for this outcome. For Tebas, the CSD has made decisions against the interests of LaLiga and in favor of certain teams. Meanwhile, Madrid has allowed it by remaining silent.
Javier Tebas has been particularly critical of the white club, as he concludes his message by saying: "Where is Real Madrid TV now?" alluding to the silence of the white club on this matter. The president of LaLiga suggests that Real Madrid has done nothing to stop the CSD's decision and, on the contrary, might be favoring Barça's interests.
Tension Grows in LaLiga and Javier Tebas Knows It
The CSD's intervention in this matter has caused great tension among the main figures of Spanish soccer. Javier Tebas has shown his discontent, considering that these types of decisions endanger the proper functioning and transparency of LaLiga's economic systems.
Real Madrid, meanwhile, hasn't issued a direct reply to Tebas's accusations. However, Javier Tebas's words highlight a growing division within LaLiga. Many clubs do seem to be positioning themselves against the CSD's ruling.
Javier Tebas has made clear his dissatisfaction with the CSD's decision to allow Dani Olmo's registration and has pointed to Real Madrid as partly responsible. The tension among the different figures of the Spanish competition continues to rise. It seems this will be a topic to follow in the coming months.