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Barcelona convinced they will return to 1:1 rule in time for summer transfer window
TL;DR
Barcelona is confident they will return to the 1:1 financial rule by the summer transfer window, allowing them to sign players normally. The club is reportedly working to close a 12 million euro gap to meet this requirement.
Key points
- Barcelona is confident about returning to the 1:1 rule
- The club is working to close a 12 million euro financial gap
- Joan Laporta was reelected as president until 2031
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FC Barcelona candidate Joan Laporta smiles after winning the election for the presidency of FC Barcelona at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona early on March 16, 2026. Joan Laporta was reelected as Barcelona president on Sunday, defeating Victor Font to stay in charge of the Catalan giants until 2031. (Photo by Josep LAGO / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images
Barcelona are reportedly confident they will be back at the 1:1 rule by the time the summer transfer window opens and able to do some good business.
A new update from RAC1 has shed some light on Barca’s current situation and says that the Catalans “take it for granted” they will be able to sign as normal this summer.
The report adds that Barcelona have “managed to increase the rate of revenue generation and control spending” and are now working to “bridge the 12 million euro gap” that will allow them to return to the 1:1 rule by June 30th.
RAC1 say Barca don’t need the remaining income from the sale of VIP seats to operate within La Liga’s rules once again but will still need to free up some space on the wage bill if they are to spend big on the likes of Julian Alvarez or Alessandro Bastoni.
Some departures may help with that. Robert Lewandowski is expected to move on when his contract expires, while currently appears unlikely to stay past the end of his loan deal.
Q&A
What is the 1:1 financial rule for Barcelona?
The 1:1 financial rule requires clubs to balance every euro spent on player signings with an equivalent increase in revenue.
How much money does Barcelona need to generate to return to the 1:1 rule?
Barcelona needs to bridge a 12 million euro gap to return to the 1:1 rule by June 30th.
Who is the current president of FC Barcelona?
Joan Laporta is the current president of FC Barcelona, having been reelected to the position until 2031.
