Barcelona stay optimistic about resolving Dani Olmo’s state of affairs by January 3 – report

Barcelona are dealing with a race in opposition to time to resolve the registration problems with Dani Olmo and Pau Victor, with the membership optimistic {that a} answer may be discovered by Friday, January 3. 

Based on a latest report from Mundo Deportivo, the Blaugrana imagine they will resolve the matter as soon as they obtain funds from the sale of VIP seats on the future Spotify Camp Nou.

Each Olmo and Victor had their registrations with La Liga legitimate solely till December 31, 2024. Nevertheless, the membership is assured that the mandatory adjustments may be made in time to reinstate the gamers. 

Barcelona are counting on the receipt of all revenue from their VIP seat gross sales, which has been delayed as a consequence of further verification requests from La Liga. These requests primarily concern the contracts and cost ensures associated to the seats.

What’s the state of affairs like?

As of now, the membership has not been in a position to affirm that the revenue was totally transferred from buyers based mostly in Qatar and Dubai. 

Dani Olmo has not been registered by Barcelona but. (Photograph by David Ramos/Getty Pictures)

This has induced a delay in certifying the monetary documentation required for participant registration. The membership issued an announcement yesterday, indicating their perception that the state of affairs might nonetheless be resolved by January 3.

Barcelona’s confidence hinges on article 130.2 of the RFEF Basic Rules, although it presents vital challenges. 

What does it say?

Based on the rule, a participant can solely be registered with one workforce of a membership throughout a single season, with exceptions made for “pressure majeure” or particular regulatory provisions. 

Until the dearth of revenue from the VIP seat gross sales is interpreted as a case of pressure majeure, Barcelona might wrestle to safe the registration of Olmo and Victor.

As of now, each gamers stay formally unregistered and are ineligible to characterize the membership. Barcelona should navigate these authorized and regulatory challenges rapidly to make sure the duo can proceed taking part in this season. 

Whereas the state of affairs is unsure, the membership stays hopeful of resolving the matter with La Liga and the RFEF within the coming days.