Dani Olmo has been unveiled as a new Barcelona player, but there is one reason why he still cannot play for the club.
Olmo was officially unveiled as a Barcelona player on August 9, joining from Bundesliga team Red Bull Leipzig for a reported £51 million.
However, the Spaniard has yet to play for his new club, having been excluded from Barcelona’s three matches this season.
The delay in Olmo’s debut is due to Barcelona’s ongoing financial issues, which have prevented his registration with the club. Despite the club’s efforts to finalize a deal in time for the match against Athletic Club, it did not come through.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that Barcelona is currently working on offloading Clement Lenglet, Mikayil Faye, and Vitor Roque. Lenglet’s move to Atletico Madrid seems imminent, but the club is also considering selling Andreas Christensen, who has attracted interest from several Premier League teams.
Successfully completing any of these transfers would provide Barcelona with the necessary funds to register Olmo, who excelled for Spain at Euro 2024.
Barcelona announced Dani Olmo as a new player on August 9, with the Spaniard joining from Red Bull Leipzig for a reported £51 million. Despite the announcement, Olmo has not yet played for Barcelona due to unresolved registration issues caused by the club’s financial constraints.
Barcelona had hoped to finalize Olmo’s registration in time for their match against Athletic Club but could not meet the deadline. According to Fabrizio Romano, the club is working on offloading Clement Lenglet, Mikayil Faye, and Vitor Roque to generate funds for Olmo’s registration. Lenglet’s transfer to Atletico Madrid seems imminent, while Andreas Christensen’s sale is also being considered.
Barcelona’s new manager, Hansi Flick, has commented on the team’s strong start to the season and emphasized the need for continued improvement despite missing key players. Meanwhile, former Barcelona star Neymar attempted to return to the club but was rejected by Flick, who did not see Neymar as a fit for his plans.
Additionally, Ilkay Gundogan’s future with Barcelona is uncertain as he has been linked with a move away from the club, with potential interest from Manchester City and Turkish clubs. Saudi Pro League team Al Nassr has also shown interest in signing Gundogan.
