For Barcelona, the arrival of Hansi Flick has been a breath of fresh air. The German manager has done a tremendous job so far with the squad, making Barcelona early favorites to win La Liga this season. On the pitch, all is well; off it, however, their struggles persist.
Barcelona was expected to return to La Liga’s 1:1 financial rule this season by finalizing its long-standing agreement with Nike. As of today, however, that deal remains uncertain, as reported by Football Espana.
What is the 1:1 rule in La Liga and how has this affected Barcelona?
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Without returning to the 1:1 rule, Barcelona cannot sign new players, which is why their only summer signing was Dani Olmo.
Time is running out for the club, as they are desperate to comply with La Liga’s regulations. Failure to do so will prevent them from signing or registering new players.
According to El club de la mitjanit, negotiations with Nike have stalled, making it unlikely that the situation will be resolved this month.
Barcelona has won seven and lost just one game in La Liga so far this season—a strong start for a squad initially believed to be depleted. However, Hansi Flick’s fearless and ultra-attacking style has managed to mask the club’s lack of depth.
Key players like Dani Olmo, Gavi, and Ronald Araujo remain sidelined with injuries. The fear of further injuries to top players, potentially season-ending, looms large over the team.
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Additionally, fixture congestion and the toll of international breaks could wear down the squad, leaving Barcelona vulnerable.
A return to La Liga’s 1:1 financial rule is crucial for Barcelona. It would allow the club to sign new players, strengthen the squad, and reduce their overdependence on La Masia talents.
