Is Olmo Leaving Barcelona? The Club Speaks Out
After the victory against Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona's sporting director, Deco, assured that the club will be able to register the Spanish European champion with LaLiga for the second half of the season, easing concerns about his future.
Barcelona’s financial situation remains a delicate issue, especially with the imminent return of Andreas Christensen. While his recovery is good news for Hansi Flick, who will gain an additional defensive option, his return directly impacts Dani Olmo’s registration. The club had taken advantage of a regulatory exception to temporarily register Olmo during Christensen's long-term absence, but this solution will expire once the Danish player returns in January.
The Catalan club has been working on new financial strategies to meet LaLiga's financial fair play requirements and ensure Olmo’s definitive registration. Among the most notable measures, Barça secured a lucrative deal with Nike until 2038, which will generate over one billion euros. "Yes, we will be able to register him, don't worry, we already have everything ready," Deco stated in an interview with Movistar, reassuring fans about the case of the Spanish midfielder.
A clause pressing Barça to act
The situation is critical, as Dani Olmo's contract includes a clause allowing him to leave for free if he is not registered with LaLiga. This forces Barcelona to act quickly, especially since the registration of young forward Pau Víctor is also at stake. Losing Olmo would be a significant blow, as the player has seamlessly adapted to Flick’s team, scoring 5 goals in 9 LaLiga matches.
With time ticking and financial pressure looming, Barcelona must ensure its stars remain at the club and continue to play a vital role in its project.
