Dani Olmo’s Future at Barcelona in Serious Doubt as Financial Struggles Deepen
FC Barcelona once again finds itself in the middle of a financial storm, and this time, the uncertainty surrounds new signing Dani Olmo. Despite his highly anticipated return to Camp Nou, Olmo’s future in the squad hangs in the balance due to the club’s ongoing battle with La Liga’s strict financial regulations.
According to reports from Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona must comply with the 1:1 spending rule in order to officially register Olmo. At present, the midfielder is only included in the squad list thanks to a temporary authorization from Spain’s Superior Sports Council (CSD). However, this arrangement is not permanent. A decisive judicial ruling is expected on September 1, and if the court sides with La Liga, Barcelona will be forced to re-register Olmo by 23:59 that same night—a race against time that would demand urgent financial adjustments.
The stakes couldn’t be higher. La Liga’s financial fair play rule requires clubs to balance income and expenditure before registering new players. If Barcelona fails to meet this demand, the consequences will be severe: Dani Olmo could be ruled ineligible to play until January 2026, when the next transfer window opens. Such a scenario would not only crush the ambitions of the 26-year-old, who dreamed of becoming a key figure in Xavi Hernández’s midfield, but it would also deal a serious blow to Barcelona’s sporting plans.
Behind the scenes, club president Joan Laporta and his board are working frantically to prevent this disaster. Possible solutions include selling assets, renegotiating player contracts, or generating urgent revenue streams to bring the club back in line with financial rules. Yet, with the deadline looming, pressure is mounting and uncertainty is spreading quickly among the fans.
For Barcelona supporters, the thought of Olmo—one of Spain’s most versatile and creative midfielders—being sidelined until next year is alarming. For Olmo himself, the situation is heartbreaking. After shining with RB Leipzig and proving his worth with the Spanish national team, he saw his Barcelona homecoming as the chance to cement his status as a leader at Camp Nou. Instead, his future now depends not on performances on the pitch, but on decisions made in courtrooms and boardrooms.
This saga is another reminder of Barcelona’s ongoing economic crisis, which continues to overshadow sporting ambitions. If the club manages to secure compliance in time, Olmo could begin his Blaugrana journey without delay. If not, Barcelona risks losing one of their biggest reinforcements at a crucial stage of the season—a setback that could derail momentum and morale.
The coming days will be decisive. Either Barcelona clears the financial hurdle and Olmo steps onto the pitch as planned, or both the player and the club are forced into months of frustration and uncertainty.
