La Liga Announces Salary Caps for All 20 Clubs – Barcelona Faces Further Constraints

La Liga has recently revealed the salary limits for all 20 clubs participating in the competition this season. These salary limits are part of Financial Fair Play regulations, designed to ensure that clubs do not spend more than 70% of their turnover based on their income and expenses over the year. This measure was introduced to promote financial sustainability and prevent clubs from facing financial crises.

However, these restrictions can pose challenges for La Liga clubs, particularly when it comes to signing and registering contracts for high-value players. Barcelona, for instance, found themselves unable to register three of their first-team players at the beginning of the new season due to these financial constraints.

For the 2023/24 season, Barcelona’s salary limit has been officially set at €270 million, a significant decrease from the €648 million limit they had in January. This represents a €378 million reduction, highlighting the additional financial constraints imposed by the league. This reduction may have played a role in Lionel Messi’s decision to sign with Inter Miami instead of making a return to Barcelona.

Interestingly, for the first time, Atletico Madrid has moved slightly ahead of Barcelona in terms of salary limits, with their budget cap now standing at €296 million.

In contrast, Real Madrid maintains a substantial lead over all other clubs in La Liga, boasting a staggering salary limit of €727 million. This high limit explains the club’s ability to consistently sign players for over €100 million in the past two transfer windows.

Here’s a breakdown of the La Liga salary limits for all clubs for the 2023/24 season: