Barcelona’s progress with Olmo’s registration doesn’t look good. The club is struggling to satisfy La Liga regulations and has twice been rejected by the court to register their players.
While Barca might still have some time till 2nd January, things do not look suitable for Olmo. The Spanish was purchased for €55m in August and has featured in only 11 games.
Let’s see what issues could Barca face if Olmo does not get registered:
Potential Challenges Barca Might Encounter
Olmo’s Exit Clause: A Double-Edged Sword?
The contract of Dani Olmo reportedly contains an exit clause, which allows him to leave as a free agent if he remains unregistered in La Liga. Although this will not automatically release him from his duties, it still gives Olmo an option to walk away.
The player’s agents added this special clause, considering Barca’s registration struggles in the past. Now, it will haunt the club and board as uncertainty in registering Olmo is at its highest.
Financial Issues Will Be Escalated
The stakes are high, and so are Barca’s financial struggles (as always). However, Barca would face immense monetary repercussions if Olmo chose to leave the club as a free agent. A few Premier League clubs are longing to sign Olmo, and the Spaniard might receive a hefty signing bonus with his free transfer.
If this happens, Barca will lose €55m in investment without any compensation. There are a few even more alarming rumors going on. They suggest that the contract might entitle Olmo to his salary even after his departure (since his contract was until 2030). Such a scenario would reflect the Barca board’s mismanagement at the highest level.
Laporta & The Barcelona Board
This situation has ignited criticism at Joan Laporta and his board. Barca has had many administrative missteps, and the clauses in Olmo’s contract can also be deemed risky.
Culers are questioning why Barca has not yet registered Olmo and Victor, even after the recent cash injection through the sale of VIP boxes.
As Barca fans anxiously wait for a possible resolution, one thing is clear. This whole event shows the poor administrative state of the club, which is struggling to recover from years of bad decisions and financial instability.