Barcelona instigates disciplinary actions against the individual(s) in question
In a recent turn of events, FC Barcelona found itself in a complex situation concerning financial fair play (FFP) and potential player registration. The crux of the issue stemmed from goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen's refusal to authorize the disclosure of his medical data to LaLiga's medical commission.
The emergency injury rule in LaLiga allows a club to free up at least 50% of a player's salary for registration purposes if that player is sidelined for at least four months due to injury, provided the club can provide medical proof. However, the need for the player's consent to disclose confidential medical data posed a challenge.
As a result, Barcelona's salary cap and registration capacity for new signings could have been negatively impacted, potentially limiting their ability to sign new players or manage their finances effectively within LaLiga regulations. The club reportedly considered various disciplinary and legal options during this period.
However, the situation took a positive turn when ter Stegen signed the necessary authorization, enabling the club to submit his medical report to LaLiga. The disciplinary case was subsequently closed, and ter Stegen was reinstated as captain.
This development allowed Barcelona to reclaim some salary cap space via the injury provision under LaLiga's rules, positively influencing their financial fair play status and registration capabilities. The resolution of the issue also supports potential transfers or squad management.
Meanwhile, the potential new player that Barcelona could register is still Joan García, who was signed as the new number one goalkeeper from Espanyol Barcelona in the summer. The operation has made the interest from potential suitors obsolete for the time being.
Barcelona recognizes ter Stegen's right to withhold consent but also sees obligations towards the employer. The disciplinary procedure was initiated due to ter Stegen's refusal to allow his injury report to be forwarded to the league's medical commission.
Ter Stegen recently underwent surgery on his back and initially estimated a downtime of three months. The club, however, estimates that his recovery might take longer. Despite the ongoing situation, Barcelona stands by ter Stegen and is committed to supporting him during his recovery.
[1] Source: LaLiga FFP regulations [2] Source: FC Barcelona official statement
- The ongoing issue at FC Barcelona, concerning financial fair play and potential player registration, had a potential impact on their ability to sign new football players, as the emergency injury rule in LaLiga only allows a club to free up a player's salary for registration purposes if the player gives consent to disclose confidential medical data.
- Ter Stegen's authorization allowed Barcelona to submit his medical report to LaLiga, which not only resolved the disciplinary case and reinstated him as captain but also reclaimed some salary cap space via the injury provision under LaLiga's rules, potentially supporting potential transfers or squad management, as Joan García, signed as the new number one goalkeeper, remains as a possible new player to register.
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