Barcelona’s Attempt To Register Dani Olmo Fails As His Agent Arrives In Manchester

A court has denied Barcelona’s request to extend Dani Olmo’s registration until the end of the season, leaving the La Liga club with only four days to find a solution before the midfielder’s current registration expires.

Barcelona was unable to register Olmo or academy graduate Pau Victor when both joined the senior squad during the summer until Andreas Christensen went down with a serious injury that gifted Barca the freedom to temporarily register Olmo in his place.

Olmo’s current registration is set to expire on December 31, and Barcelona is reportedly not in a strong enough financial position to re-register the Spain international. This situation has led the club to take legal action against La Liga, seeking a modification of the rules.

According to SPORT, the judge has ruled against Barca, rejecting the club’s claim that La Liga’s regulations should not stand because those in charge are “incompetent”.

Barcelona had hoped to replicate the legal success that allowed them to register Gavi in January 2023.

However, this time, La Liga mounted a strong defense and successfully persuaded the judge to rule against the Blaugrana.

This means that, unless something changes before the January transfer window, Olmo will not be registered when the second half of the season begins.

This is a significant concern for Barcelona, as it is believed that his contract includes a clause allowing him to leave for free if he is not registered.

Clubs are reportedly beginning to circle Olmo, and the Daily Mail recently revealed that the 26-year-old’s agent has traveled to Manchester, sparking suggestions of talks with either Manchester City or Manchester United.

“Yes, it is correct I am in Manchester,” agent Andy Bara said. “I am here on holiday.”