The Dani Olmo file has become a real headache for FC Barcelona. While the year 2024 begins against a backdrop of uncertainties, the Spanish winger and Pau Víctor, also concerned, are still not registered in La Liga. This administrative delay, nicknamed the “Olmo case”, raises many questions and could have major consequences for Barça.
Between imminent decisions, financial issues and gray areas, let’s decipher everything you need to know about this crucial issue.
A blocked situation despite the steps
Barça claims to have provided all the necessary documents to regularize the situation before the end of 2024. Among these steps, the supposed sale of VIP seats at the Spotify Camp Nou to Qatari and Dubai investors, for an amount estimated at 100 million of euros, is at the heart of attention. However, the lack of official communication fuels the mystery.
So far, the club has not specified how many seats are affected, nor the privileges included in this agreement. In addition, the identity of the investors and their experience in the sports field remain unclear.
Possible scenarios for Dani Olmo
If Barça fails to resolve the situation, Dani Olmo could activate a clause in his contract allowing him to leave the club freely. With an initial transfer of 48 million euros from Leipzig, his departure would represent a considerable sporting and economic loss. On the other hand, if the licenses are validated, the club would avoid heavy losses and stabilize its workforce for the rest of the season.
Dani Olmo and Barça are not out of the woods yet.
The big unanswered questions
A crucial issue for Barça
The “Olmo case” goes well beyond a simple administrative question. This file is a real management test for FC Barcelona, which is at stake here in its image, its economic stability and its sporting competitiveness. A rapid resolution is essential to avoid an even deeper crisis.
