Thebes: “Let's not expect big operations this summer”

Javier Tebas, president of LaLiga, appeared before the media to analyze the economic situation of the First and Second clubs, after presenting the salary limits for each team, once the winter market is over.

Impact of COVID-19: “COVID-19 put Spanish football to a test. We have seen that there is an end and we can draw conclusions. Despite the 2,000 million less income, the clubs and especially the big ones have been able to withstand the crisis knowing how to reduce expenses . Spanish football is solvent. It has been able to access 700 million financing in both categories. It shows the work of the clubs. We are solvent. We must thank everyone for their effort. It allows us to face the next season with some optimism. In other competitions there are problems with the payment of salaries, as in France. The Premier has asked for state aid and we have not. There will be no treasury problems in the clubs. “

Recovery and summer market: “It will take us to recover, I estimate that two seasons. We do not expect big operations this summer. It will not be moved. It will be difficult to sell at the normal price. We have financed the treasury losses. We have the money so that there are no payment problems. As a result of our economic control, I estimate that we will recover in two seasons. We will be in a pre-COVID-19 situation. As for signings, also a couple of seasons to be normal. “

Barça situation: “I am more concerned about the big clubs, they are the most affected. At Barça I am concerned about institutional destabilization. There it is more accentuated. I am more concerned about a club that does not have the possibility of generating income. I am convinced that with its strategies it will achieve it. Once you solve your institutional problem. The recess from the pandemic gives security for the recovery. We are in a matter of days for Barça to have a president. I am not overly concerned. They have not been able to make financing. Their solution is to have President and assume the economic situation. He has people prepared in all the candidacies. “

Return of the public to the stadiums: “It is difficult to predict when the public will return to the stadiums. We are already prepared, but we will still have to speak with the Higher Sports Council to find out how many will be able to access. My hope would be to have an audience at the end of the season.”

Audiovisual rights: “Orange complained about the formula established in the rights. Next year the audiovisual rights contract ends and we are preparing the next one, talking to all the actors. We are going to see the final result, but in England it was down. Our expectations are to upload something, although some buyers do not think the same. Perhaps we are faced with something different. Four years ago in 2015 OTT users were scarce, now they are very numerous. The same is the time for different things in Spanish football ” .

Bartomeu's arrest: “I cannot assess the facts. I do not know what reasons lead the Mossos to carry it out. I do not think it affects the League. LaLiga's brand is very strong. Reputationally what happened is not good, but it does not affect “.

Mbappé and Halaand: “There may be a specific issue, but I see it complicated by the numbers that are being talked about. In Spain, only one can buy from Mbappé and Haaland, one or two. If they keep talking about those amounts, I imagine they will wait. Mbappé has left. one year of contract. All European football have less money and there will be fewer transactions. I see very difficult that they can buy them except the state clubs: City or PSG. I would understand it because of the financial traps they make. The Germans do not enter into that game and we would see PSG “.

Spanish teams in Europe: “From an analysis of three games we cannot say that it is a disaster. We have not lost competitiveness. We continue to be the European League with the most titles and finalists, with a considerable difference. The analyzes are global.”

Salary caps: “This is gradual. When football stopped we could not touch a contract. The clubs were working and we reduced salary caps because we were able to calculate reduction amounts. Part of the adaptation has already been carried out, although it will be gradual. Now the income will come. Salary cap next season will possibly be higher. “

Back to normal: “We will return to what we had before. We have to be prepared for everything. For example, Espanyol's relegation that was not planned is like a pandemic for them. There will be no major restructuring in European football. There will be a reform of the Champions League. that we see it with good eyes. If the audiovisual market continues, the transfer price levels will be similar. “

European Super League: “We always talk about big clubs and not all of them are in that line. Strengthening what we have is important. Trying new things would cause destabilization, you cannot do tests. From the start it is a mistake that a great club makes, to say real names. Madrid and United who are leading it. The only thing that would be achieved is for the money to go away from the Leagues and it would impoverish the competitions. In Spain we have global salary caps. At some point we will have to make it European. “

Possible departure of Messi: “I would like to always have him. How I would like Mourinho, Guardiola or Klopp to return. We are prepared for this circumstance. Neymar and Cristiano have already left and we move forward. Messi's departure would not affect us monetarily, but to have the better. I would be sad if Barça lost him. It is where he was born. That separation would not suit Messi well. “

Financial fairplay: “I have little confidence with what has happened in recent years. I want the rules to be upheld. People who work at UEFA must be required to comply with what their rules say. Both PSG and City were sanctioned by UEFA and the sanction was lifted. In the TAS there is bullshit, especially in the decisions made by some. In the Spanish LaLiga we are going to investigate it. In my opinion the TAS needs an investigation and review. “