Barcelona’s efforts to re-register Spain forward Dani Olmo for the second half of the season have suffered a final blow, with a second court rejecting their appeal just a day before the registration deadline. Signed from RB Leipzig for €60 million (£51 million) in August, Olmo’s initial registration was valid only for the first half of the season due to La Liga’s stringent wage cap rules.
The court ruled against the precautionary registration of Olmo, citing that Barcelona failed to meet the necessary conditions. La Liga defended its decision, highlighting the competence of its regulatory bodies, including the Financial Fair Play Committee and the Social Appeals Committee, which confirmed the non-registration. UEFA’s licensing body also upheld the decision.
Barcelona now faces a race against time to find a financial solution or risk Olmo becoming a free agent. Reports suggest the club is considering selling VIP boxes at Camp Nou to raise over €100 million, though La Liga approval would be required for such measures. This situation has fueled speculation about Premier League clubs eyeing the 26-year-old, who has impressed with six goals in 15 appearances for Barcelona this season.
Olmo, a product of Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy before moving to Dinamo Zagreb at 16, returned amid high expectations. His contributions have been vital, especially after his pivotal role in Spain’s European Championship victory.
