Recruited for 47 million euros this summer, Dani Olmo is at the heart of a race against time for his registration in La Liga for the second part of the season. Facing financial difficulties, Barça must regularize the situation before December 31, otherwise the Spanish midfielder will leave the club in the winter transfer window thanks to a clause in his contract.
A legal battle to keep Dani Olmo
FC Barcelona requested a precautionary measure from the Barcelona Commercial Court, hoping to reproduce the precedent created in 2023 for Gavi. This request would ensure the availability of Dani Olmo until the end of the season. However, La Liga, uncompromising on respecting financial fair play, demands that the Blaugranas make up a deficit of 60 million euros before authorizing this registration.
To convince, Barça highlighted its new contract with Nike, described as “the biggest in history” by its president, Joan Laporta. Despite this advantage, the financial impact of the agreement will be visible in the medium term, leaving the club in a critical situation in the short term.
An imminent decision crucial for the future of Barça
The court’s decision, expected on December 27, will be decisive. A failure could not only push Dani Olmo towards the exit, but also weaken Barça’s sporting project, where Olmo is seen as a key element for the future. This series also highlights the financial challenges facing the Catalan club, despite efforts to reduce the wage bill.
