LaLiga has announced a slight modification to its economic control regulations for the upcoming 2023-2024 season. The changes are aimed at encouraging more activity in the summer transfer market while ensuring financial prudence.
The adjustment affects Article 100, which deals with clubs that have exceeded the salary limit. Notably, this includes Barcelona and a few other clubs. As a result of the modification, these clubs will receive additional funds to bolster their squads and register new players while remaining within the financial constraints.
Previously, clubs were allowed to allocate 40% of their saved funds towards player salaries. Under the new regulations, this allocation has been increased to 50%.
Also, if a player’s departure accounts for more than 5% of the salary mass, clubs can allocate up to 60% of the saved salary towards new signings. For example, following the departure of Sergio Busquets, one of Barcelona’s highest-paid players, the club can now allocate 60% of the captain’s salary towards signing new players.
However, it’s important to note that the total savings cannot exceed 60% of the initial season’s salary limit overrun.