Dani Olmo’s situation at FC Barcelona has raised significant concerns, with the player becoming increasingly upset over his circumstances.
When negotiations for his transfer to Barça took place last summer, he was assured that there would be no issues with his registration. However, the reality turned out to be quite different. Olmo was unable to register and missed the first two La Liga matches. Eventually, the club managed to register him due to the unforeseen long-term injury of Andreas Christensen.
Joan Laporta now appears to be signaling that Olmo’s time at Barça may be coming to an end.
Dani Olmo Could Leave Barça for Free
Olmo’s registration at Barça, like Pau Víctor’s, has a deadline set by the Professional Football League. Barcelona must resolve its financial fair play issues by January 1st, or Olmo will no longer have a spot on the roster. If that happens, he will be free to join any club without a transfer fee, as per the terms of his contract.
Despite repeated reassurances from Laporta that Olmo would be registered in January, no solution has been reached with the deadline rapidly approaching. Efforts such as deals with Nike, the sale of VIP seats, shorts advertising, Laporta’s travels to Mongolia and Azerbaijan, and even the potential departure of Ter Stegen (which La Liga rejected) have failed to fix the issue.
With only two weeks left, the only remaining solution might involve a new guarantee from Laporta and his board.
The Decision Lies with a Judge
In a final attempt, Barcelona has taken the issue to court, hoping for a resolution without any hard feelings. The outcome now depends on a judge’s ruling. The Commercial Court Number 10 in Barcelona will decide on December 27th whether Barça can temporarily register Olmo. The club argues that Olmo has the right to work, a claim that previously worked in Gavi’s case, though the outcome may not be the same this time.
Meanwhile, the uncertainty surrounding his situation has affected Olmo’s form, following a strong start to the season. Those close to him report that “his mind is elsewhere,” and he hasn’t ruled out leaving the club for free.
This issue is also beginning to destabilize the locker room, particularly after the summer transfers, and has become a topic of conversation among the players.
Could Dani Olmo Be Barcelona’s Next Figo?
Bayern Munich has already shown interest in Olmo, and there are suspicions within Barcelona that Real Madrid might be targeting him, drawing parallels to the infamous Luis Figo transfer years ago.
It’s surprising that the high-profile signing of the summer is facing such uncertainty, especially as Joan Laporta continues to insist that the club’s financial situation is stable. Equally surprising is the involvement of four other La Liga clubs, who are reportedly working behind the scenes to prevent Barcelona from resolving Olmo’s registration, pressuring La Liga not to process it.
This has turned into a €60 million issue, and if a solution isn’t found within the next two weeks, Dani Olmo could be on his way out of Barcelona.
