La Liga chief has no concerns about Barcelona for the upcoming season

Tebas was in London this week to formalize a new agreement between La Liga and Saudi Arabia, with the aim of enhancing the visibility and broadcast quality of Saudi football.

The deal is part of Saudi Arabia’s broader push to globalize its domestic league and strengthen its football presence internationally. The event gathered significant media attention, not just for the deal itself, but also for the opportunity to question Tebas on current issues within Spanish football most notably, the ongoing financial saga surrounding FC Barcelona.

The Barcelona question was inevitable, given the club’s well-documented financial struggles over recent years and the recurring challenges it faces with player registrations. Reporters present in London pressed Tebas on whether Barcelona would be able to register new signings in time for the upcoming season, considering La Liga’s strict financial fair play regulations.

Tebas, who has been one of the most vocal critics of Barcelona's financial management under previous administrations, struck a more relaxed tone this time. “That depends on Barcelona,” he said. “I haven’t had any contact with them in the past few days. This is really in the hands of the league’s financial control department they have all the up-to-date information on the club’s finances and compliance. We have a public website where all player registrations are listed. If Barcelona doesn’t register anyone, it may be because the players have not yet arrived or because some documentation is still pending. Honestly, I’m not particularly worried about Barcelona this season.”

This statement marks a shift from previous years when Tebas frequently expressed skepticism about Barcelona's financial maneuvers, especially during the period when the club was activating so-called 'economic levers' selling off future assets to secure immediate funds. The tone now suggests that La Liga’s leadership is confident that the club is on a more stable path, or at least not in immediate jeopardy when it comes to registering players under the league's salary cap regulations.

However, while financial concerns might be easing slightly in Tebas’ view, back in Catalonia a different issue is causing unrest the delayed return to Camp Nou. The iconic stadium has been undergoing major renovation as part of the Espai Barça project, an ambitious initiative to modernize the club's facilities and transform Camp Nou into a state-of-the-art venue.

Barcelona had planned to mark their return to the refurbished stadium with the traditional Joan Gamper Trophy, a friendly match against Como scheduled for August. This was meant to be a symbolic homecoming and an opportunity to showcase the progress of the stadium works. However, those plans have been derailed after the club failed to secure the necessary permits from local authorities in time for the event.

This setback means that Barcelona will have to delay their return to Camp Nou further. As it stands, their first home fixture at the new-look stadium is penciled in for September 14th, when they are set to host Valencia in La Liga. The delay is another logistical and symbolic blow for the club, which had hoped to start the season with a fresh chapter in their historic home.

The complications around the stadium return also add pressure on the club’s planning for the new season. Having played their home matches at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys throughout the previous campaign, Barcelona were eager to reconnect with fans in their traditional home. Playing away from Camp Nou had logistical challenges and financial impacts, particularly in terms of matchday revenue and atmosphere two factors the club was keen to restore as soon as possible.

Overall, while Tebas’ reassurances about the financial landscape provide some optimism for the Blaugrana’s administrative affairs, the continued delays with Camp Nou renovations remind fans and stakeholders that Barcelona’s rebuilding process both on and off the pitch remains a work in progress.