Dani Olmo's future at Barcelona hangs in the balance as the club struggles to navigate LaLiga's strict financial regulations to secure the Spain international's registration.
Olmo, Barcelona's marquee signing last summer, was initially registered until December 31, 2024, due to LaLiga's spending limits. However, the financially strained Catalan giants were unable to meet the league's requirements to extend his registration until June 30, 2025, sparking a race against time.
Barcelona announced on Tuesday that they had requested new licences for both Olmo and forward Pau Víctor, who faces a similar predicament. Spanish media suggested this might buy the club some time to finalize administrative processes. However, LaLiga quickly clarified that Barcelona had not presented any viable alternative to comply with budget rules.
"As of Tuesday, Barcelona has presented no alternative complying with LaLiga’s budget rules that allows it to register any player from January 2," the league stated.
Financial and Legal Hurdles
Barcelona reportedly planned to generate €100 million through VIP seat sales at the soon-to-be-expanded Camp Nou to finance Olmo's registration. However, the necessary paperwork has been delayed, and legal avenues to extend the registration have been exhausted.
A Barcelona court rejected the club’s latest request to extend Olmo's registration on Monday, following a similar decision by a commercial court last week.
Olmo's contract, set to run until 2030, includes a clause allowing him to leave if he cannot be registered. Losing the 26-year-old playmaker would be a significant blow to Barcelona's LaLiga title ambitions.
Olmo’s Contribution
Olmo has been a key figure for Barcelona this season, scoring five LaLiga goals. He also played a pivotal role in Spain's Euro 2024 triumph in Germany, showcasing his value both domestically and internationally.
The administrative complications surrounding Olmo’s registration underline the financial challenges Barcelona continues to face as it seeks to rebuild while adhering to LaLiga’s stringent regulations.
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