La Liga President Javier Tebas confirms 1:1 spending rule for Barcelona – report

Barcelona are looking to register goalkeeper Joan Garcia after activating his release clause last month, and also to have space within their salary limit to do the same for Nico Williams. If they do make it within their salary limit, Barcelona can spend what they make and save, if they are over it, then they will only be able to spend around 60% of that – also known as te ‘1:1 spending rule’.

Being within the ‘normal’ level of restrictions would help Barcelona to sign Williams, for whom they must stump up his €58m release clause in one go. Crucially, Barcelona are need the €100m lease of VIP seats at Camp Nou to be accepted by auditors Crowe in order to be back within their salary limit, something they did not do in April.

Javier Tebas reportedly confirms Barcelona spending position

According to Sport, La Liga President Javier Tebas has confirmed to his Barcelona counterpart that the Catalan giants will be back within their salary limit, and able to spend what they bring in/save. They say Tebas believes Barcelona have improved their accounts, and done what is necessary, and has told Laporta that they can spend as though they are in the ‘1:1’ rule – which will be confirmed in a few days.