Barcelona has met LaLiga's 1:1 rule, confirmed by the club after statements by president Javier Tebas. The club will be able to operate normally in the summer transfer market.

What happened?

The return to 1:1 is based on several economic operations: the income of 14 million pending from VIP seats, the sale of Ansu Fati to Monaco and the transfer of Iñaki Peña to Panathinaikos.

Why is it important for Barcelona?

The departure of Robert Lewandowski also frees up a significant part of the salary mass, which would allow Barça to register Anthony Gordon without difficulties, in addition to leaving room for a possible incorporation of Julián Álvarez if Atlético de Madrid decides to sell him.

What comes next?

The salary reduction of Christensen and other planned departures would further reinforce that economic cushion, although the club is aware that this situation could be altered again next summer, when the Camp Nou will have to close temporarily for the installation of the roof, at a time when Barcelona leads LaLiga with 94 points and 31 wins in the season, 8 points ahead of Real Madrid, and has a recent form of 2W-0D-3L, having lost the last two games.