One of the hallmarks of Javier Tebas as president of LaLiga is his tight economic control of the clubs. But to encourage greater investment in the upcoming transfer windows, the teams have approved a series of changes proposed by the employers.
Among the measures is that LaLiga will allow the losses due to the coronavirus to be distributed over more years. In principle they had to be returned in five seasons (between 15% and 22.5% of them each year until the 2026-27 campaign). Now a maximum of 5% of the turnover can be returned each season, so they can be returned in more time and with less penalty for the salary limit. The same policy is established to return CVC money, which had to be returned from the 2024-2025 campaign and during the following five years. A maximum of 5% of the turnover may also be returned, and therefore over more years.
The employers’ association also opens its hand to clubs that are undertaking works in their stadiums, such as Barça, and that lose income as a result. These losses will not be taken into account towards the salary limit up to a maximum of 5% of the turnover. They will have to return that forgiven money in three years. Something very similar will happen with amortizations derived from investments in infrastructure. Up to 4% of the turnover will not be taken into account for the salary limit.
Among the other measures approved is one that should help clubs that have exceeded their salary limit. In June the ¼ rule became ½ (they could spend one euro for every two they saved). From now on it becomes 60% (they will be able to invest 6 out of every 10 euros they save).
The million dollar question is will Barça be able to register the Brazilian Vitor Roque in winter with all these changes? Well, if he does not receive the 40 million from the Líbero investment fund, he will have a very difficult time unless he makes some major sale.
