Both the league and the federation agree in their decision that Barcelona cannot re-register either Olmo or Pau Víctor.
LaLiga and the RFEF (Royal Spanish Football Federation) reaffirmed on Saturday the deregistration of Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor as players from the first team of FC Barcelona. Despite the recent sale of a package of VIP boxes for the future Camp Nou, which injected a significant amount into Barça's finances, the move came too late.
According to LaLiga, time was already up for Barça. Dani Olmo, Barça's number 20, was removed from LaLiga's official website on Wednesday, along with Pau Víctor, who wore number 18.
LaLiga stated that Barça failed to “present any alternative that complies with the economic control rules of LaLiga, allowing player registration from January 2.” The association, chaired by Javier Tebas, stood by its decision. In the end, Barça lost the battle, and by extension, so did Laporta.
Here's the full statement:
Will Dani Olmo leave Barcelona?
Despite last-minute efforts, Barça's actions were futile. Dani Olmo is now automatically a free agent. Although his contract ties him to Barça until June 2030, it contains a clause that allows him to leave for free – and with compensation – if the club cannot sign him.
Previously, Olmo's registration was temporarily put on hold due to Andreas Christensen's long-term injury, allowing Barça to register Olmo on August 27, albeit with a December 31 deadline. However, the situation was not resolved a second time and Olmo is now free to leave if he wishes.
The consequences for Barça are significant. The club risks losing one of its most important players, and president Joan Laporta now faces mounting pressure, with possible resignations or a vote of no confidence on the horizon.
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