Dani Olmo’s Potential Free Transfer in January Causes Concern for Barcelona

Barcelona’s financial woes continue to haunt the club, with midfielder Dani Olmo potentially leaving for free in January. The Spanish international, who joined Barcelona last summer for €47 million plus variables, has a clause in his contract allowing him to depart without cost if the club fails to register him by January.

This clause was added in August due to Barcelona’s ongoing financial struggles and difficulties in registering new players. Although Olmo was eventually registered thanks to a temporary allowance following Christensen’s long-term injury, this arrangement expires in January 2025.

According to reports from Cadena SER, Barcelona currently lacks the financial capacity to register Olmo permanently. Despite a recent agreement with Nike, the club’s economic situation remains precarious. The same issue applies to young player Pau Víctor.

The Nike deal, while significant, has not yet provided sufficient relief to Barcelona’s salary cap issues. The club desperately needs additional income to facilitate these registrations, but sources remain unclear on where these funds will come from.

This situation highlights the ongoing financial challenges faced by Barcelona, potentially forcing them to lose a valuable asset they recently acquired for a substantial fee. The coming weeks will be crucial as the club scrambles to find solutions to retain Olmo and comply with La Liga’s financial regulations.