Barcelona’s tactic to register Olmo, Victor prompts RFEF into amendment of rule

Although Barcelona ended the season as one of the best-performing teams in Europe, notably securing the domestic treble, the club had to encounter several roadblocks during the campaign.

One of the highlights of Barcelona’s season was the legal battle surrounding the registration of Dani Olmo and Pau Victor.

The two players were deregistered by La Liga on December 31 after FC Barcelona were found not to be fully compliant with financial control rules.

That meant, under Article 130 of the RFEF General Regulations, the club could not re-register them within the same season.

However, Barcelona filed an appeal with the Higher Sports Council or the CSD, which ruled in their favour, citing force majeure.

The ruling allowed both players to be reinstated into the first-team squad, setting a precedent that clearly didn’t sit well with the RFEF.

RFEF to change the rules

According to Mundo Deportivo, RFEF is not too keen on losing again and, in response to Barcelona’s legal endeavours, they are looking to amend the rules.

As per the report, RFEF is preparing an amendment to Article 130 of its General Regulations to close any loopholes that clubs might exploit in the future.

The new draft clarifies that a player may be re-registered by the same club only if their initial release occurred before the team played its first official match or if there is a case of “duly accredited” force majeure.

This change directly addresses the Olmo-Victor case and ensures tighter control in similar future scenarios.

It emphasises that the concept of force majeure must now be verifiable and formally recognised, leaving less room for legal grey areas.

For the amendment to take effect, it must pass through the RFEF’s Delegate Commission and Assembly, followed by ratification by the CSD Board.