- Barcelona signed Spanish star Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig for £47m this summer
- Catalan giants struggle to re-register Olmo, amid financial constraints
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Barcelona could reportedly face a potentially disastrous bill if they cannot resolve the saga surrounding Dani Olmo.
Olmo joined Barcelona from RB Leipzig in the summer in a £47m deal, but was only able to register on a temporary deal until the end of 2024 due to LaLiga's current financial constraints for Barcelona.
The Catalans had been trying to re-register the attacking midfielder so that he can play for them beyond December 31, while they were also looking to extend the registration of his teammate Pau Víctor.
However, LaLiga issued a statement on New Year's Eve, confirming that they had rejected Barcelona's proposal to register Olmo and Víctor, leaving the star's future uncertain, with the Spanish midfielder able to leave on a free transfer if the situation is not resolved.
Mail Sport reported last week how Olmo is attracting interest from a number of Premier League clubs, with his agent Andy Bara spending time in Manchester amid the current uncertainty over his client.
Barça has assured that the player's intention is to “stay at Barcelona” and that “they do not consider any other option.”
Barcelona could face a potentially disastrous bill if they fail to re-register Dani Olmo
The Catalan giants struggle to meet the financial requirements necessary to keep Olmo
If the situation is not resolved, Olmo would be free to leave the club for free this month
However, if Barcelona are unable to register Olmo, the Catalan giants could face a ruinous bill that would have serious impacts on a club that has had ongoing financial problems in recent years.
spanish exit Sports World has reported that Barcelona would still have to pay RB Leipzig the full £47m fee that was agreed when they signed the attacking midfielder in the summer.
And even if he leaves, Olmo would also be entitled to the £41m in wages he is owed for the remainder of his contract, which runs until 2030.
Elsewhere, Olmo's market value is currently estimated at £53m, according to Transfermarkt, but given the 26-year-old's eligibility to leave on a free, Barcelona would miss out on any potential transfer fee if he leaves.
Meanwhile, Barcelona attempted to close the financial gap it faces by selling VIP boxes at the Camp Nou, which is under renovation.
This generated an estimated revenue of £87 million, although Goal He reported that some experts believe that the club could have received double that amount if the sales process had not been rushed to try to register Olmo.
Taking into account the transfer fee, wages, Olmo's market value and unfulfilled income, this means Barcelona could effectively lose a combined total of £218 million.
This is a blow for the Catalan giants and raises several questions about their attempts to balance the books in the coming years, while president Joan Laporta's position would also come under further scrutiny.
Barcelona could lose £218 million in revenue if they do not resolve the situation.
This would be a hard blow for the club and would put pressure on president Joan Laporta.
Olmo starred in Euro 2024 with Spain and is awakening the interest of Premier League clubs
However, reports claim that Barcelona remain optimistic that they will be able to resolve the situation in the coming days.
Mundo Deportivo reported that Barcelona is confident that if they can demonstrate full payment for the VIP boxes, LaLiga will allow them to register both Olmo and Víctor.
They are in a race against time, but at the Camp Nou it is said that Barcelona will have all the documents ready by Friday.
Hansi Flick's side return to action on Saturday when they travel to lower league Barbastro in the Copa del Rey and it remains to be seen if Olmo will be involved.
