Barcelona is facing a growing issue regarding the re-registration of Spain international Dani Olmo, who was signed from RB Leipzig for £50m during the summer transfer window.
The Catalan club is struggling to secure his permanent registration, which is complicated by ongoing financial restrictions from LaLiga.
As a result, Olmo is currently only registered on a temporary basis, leaving his future at the club in limbo.
The Complications Around Olmo’s Status
Despite joining from Leipzig for a significant fee, Olmo’s registration has become a major challenge for Barcelona.
His temporary registration was only valid until the end of 2024, and the club has been working to extend it.
However, LaLiga recently rejected their request to officially register him and teammate Pau Victor, leaving the situation unresolved.
If this issue isn’t fixed, Olmo could leave Barcelona on a free transfer, adding another layer of uncertainty to his future.
Barcelona has already expressed its dissatisfaction, with the club planning to take legal action against LaLiga and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) for blocking their attempt to finalize Olmo’s registration. This follows a history of financial struggles that have hindered Barcelona’s ability to register new signings, forcing the club to rely on various financial “levers” to keep things afloat.
Raphinha’s Concerns About Future Signings
Raphinha, Barcelona’s Brazilian winger, has spoken out about the impact these ongoing registration issues could have on the club’s future transfer plans.
Raphinha himself experienced registration problems when he joined from Leeds for £55m in 2022, and now, he believes the situation could deter potential new players from signing with the club.
“I can’t lie, seeing what Olmo and Pau are going through, I’d probably think twice about joining Barcelona or any other club in a similar situation,” Raphinha admitted.
“But when I signed, I knew about the challenges the club was facing, and I still took the chance to play here. I don’t regret it.”
Olmo’s Future and Premier League Interest
Amid the ongoing registration dilemma, Dani Olmo is reportedly attracting interest from Premier League clubs, especially since he could leave on a free transfer if his situation isn’t resolved.
His agent, Andy Bara, spent time in Manchester during the festive period, meeting with potential suitors while the uncertainty looms over Olmo’s status at Barcelona.
Despite the interest, Bara has insisted that Olmo’s intention is to remain at Barcelona, stating that they are not considering any other options for now.
It remains to be seen if this position holds as the registration issue drags on.
Flick’s Confidence in Barcelona Amid Uncertainty
Barcelona’s head coach, Hansi Flick, has weighed in on the situation, acknowledging his dissatisfaction with the ongoing issues.
However, he remains confident in the club’s ability to handle the matter.
Flick, who himself joined Barcelona under similar financial constraints, expressed his trust in the club and reaffirmed his commitment.
“I love everything about Barcelona—the team, the people, the atmosphere,” Flick said.
“I signed the contract without any doubts, and I would do it again.
It’s an amazing experience to work here.”
Olmo and Victor Left Out of Copa del Rey Match
As the registration issue remains unresolved, both Olmo and Pau Victor were unable to participate in Barcelona’s recent 4-0 victory over lower league Barbastro in the Copa del Rey.
The match was the first since their registrations expired, and while both players were named in the squad for the Super Cup, they remain ineligible.
Their futures at the club are still uncertain as the new year begins.
As the legal and financial challenges continue to unfold, Barcelona’s management faces an uphill battle to resolve these issues and move forward with a clear plan for the future.
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