Here's why Dani Olmo is yet to play for Barcelona
Barcelona's recent acquisition, Dani Olmo, has not yet made his debut for the club despite being officially unveiled on August 12. The Spanish midfielder's registration remains pending due to the Barca's ongoing financial difficulties, which have been thwarting the club. These challenges have prevented him from participating in the team's first two matches of the new season. Here are further details.
Barcelona's financial woes hinder Olmo's registration
Barcelona are grappling with a €100 million deficit from the previous season, which has significantly hampered their ability to register new signings. This financial shortfall has rendered Olmo ineligible for both the matches so far. Despite his official introduction as a Barcelona player, Olmo was absent from the season opener against Valencia and the following fixture against Athletic Club on August 24.
Barcelona's measures to address financial difficulties
To mitigate their financial issues, Barcelona have resorted to releasing players and negotiating free transfers. The recent departure of Ilkay Gundogan was expected to alleviate some of the financial pressure, but it has not been enough to pave the way for Olmo's registration. The club is now actively exploring additional player sales to create the necessary financial room.
Potential player departures to facilitate Olmo's registration
Barcelona are reportedly considering the departure of several players to rectify their financial situation and facilitate Olmo's registration. Key players on the potential exit list include Clement Lenglet, Mikayil Faye, and Vitor Roque. Vitor Roque has already agreed to a loan move to Real Betis, while Lenglet's transfer to Atletico Madrid seems imminent. Additionally, the club is contemplating selling young full-backs Alex Valle and Hector Fort.
