As 2025 approaches, Barcelona is on edge over the future of Dani Olmo, who could leave for free as early as January. Florentino Pérez has been urged to enter the fray. While Real Madrid does not plan to make signings in January, journalist Jesús Sánchez has proposed a clever strategy to the club’s management.
For years, both Barcelona and their Catalan rivals have struggled financially in the transfer market. After a setback in the Nico Williams deal last summer, Joan Laporta and his team managed to secure Olmo through complex financial maneuvers. However, due to limited resources, Barcelona has only partially registered the midfielder. As Real Madrid and other Iberian clubs enjoy a brief winter break, the situation has become tense for Barcelona.
Could Dani Olmo Be Free in January? Florentino Pérez Urged to Sign Him
Barcelona is facing the possibility of losing Olmo for free in January. The club is racing against time to resolve his registration by December 31. Laporta is searching for ways to raise funds and keep the player. In this critical moment for Barcelona, Jesús Sánchez has put forward a provocative idea. Seizing on Barcelona’s financial difficulties, he has called on Florentino Pérez to swoop in and secure the player.
“Florentino, work your magic and sign Dani Olmo! If he can’t stay at Barça, it would be a fantastic signing for Madrid, and a huge blow for the Catalans,” Sánchez wrote recently in Marca. This suggestion is sure to be unappealing to Barcelona fans. Already sitting in third place despite having Olmo, Barcelona would struggle to accept the prospect of losing their star to Real Madrid.
Currently, there is no indication that Pérez will act on Sánchez’s suggestion, as the Real Madrid president is keen to maintain a good relationship with Barcelona’s leadership. With the current squad performing well, Pérez is unlikely to take the risk of pursuing Olmo.
If Olmo is not able to complete his registration for the season, he may seek a move elsewhere, such as to the Premier League, or wait until the summer in hopes of rejoining Barcelona. Real Madrid, however, is prioritizing its summer transfer plans, with players like Trent Alexander-Arnold and Alphonso Davies at the top of the list.
