Spanish football giants Barcelona are at risk of losing their £51 million summer signing, Dani Olmo, for free this January. The club's ongoing financial struggles have left them scrambling to secure the necessary funds to retain the talented midfielder beyond the first half of the season.
Olmo, who joined Barcelona from RB Leipzig on a six-year deal, has quickly become an integral part of the team, scoring six goals in 12 appearances. However, due to financial constraints, he was only registered for the first half of the season. This precarious situation has raised concerns about his future with the club.
European Football Expert Kevin Hatchard commented on the situation, stating, "This continuation of something that’s gone on for years now really. Every time there’s a registration deadline, Barcelona just try to get more money into the pot."
Barcelona President Joan Laporta remains optimistic, reportedly claiming there will be no issues in registering Olmo for the second half of the season. However, the club must navigate complex financial hurdles, including re-registering players like Andreas Christensen, who is expected to return from injury.
The Catalan club has been actively seeking financial solutions, including a lucrative partnership with Nike and plans to sell VIP seats at the refurbished Camp Nou, which they believe could generate around £200 million. Despite these efforts, the uncertainty surrounding Olmo's registration persists.
Hatchard further explained, "They’ve got to jump through a few hoops to get Olmo registered otherwise technically he would be able to leave the club on a free. I’m sure they’ll find a way of getting enough money in but what it shows, I think the most important thing about the story, is not that Olmo will leave in January because I don’t think he will, it still shows they’re the club living hand to mouth a bit."
With pressure mounting from rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, the coming weeks will be crucial for Barcelona as they strive to stabilize their financial situation and retain their star player.
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