Dani Olmo's Debated Deployment: A Never-Ending Saga Between FC Barcelona and La Liga
FC Barcelona's signing of Dani Olmo faces opposition from Liga
Let the games begin or not? The uncertainty surrounding Dani Olmo's deployment at FC Barcelona persists, with coach Hansi Flick and the squad in a state of limbo. The Spanish league is hell-bent on annulling Olmo's playing permit. They've filed an administrative appeal and appealed for immediate interim measures to halt Barcelona professionals Olmo and Pau Víctor from playing, as announced in Madrid.
In response to the decision of the highest sports court in Spain (CSD), which previously confirmed Olmo and Víctor's licenses in the dispute between the organization and the Catalans, La Liga now argues that this decision constitutes "a serious violation of the regulatory framework regarding economic control and the granting of sports licenses." They accuse the Catalan club and the players themselves of endangering the principle of equality among clubs, especially ahead of the quarter-final first leg of the Champions League between Hansi Flick's team and Borussia Dortmund (9:00 PM/DAZN and in the ntv.de live ticker). Currently, Olmo is out due to an adductor injury.
The to-and-fro about Olmo stems from Barcelona's financial troubles. The heavily indebted club initially couldn't propose a solution to meet the conditions for registration. However, they managed to seal the deal through the sale of VIP boxes in the renovated Camp Nou stadium, even though the team hasn't played there yet. An Arab investment fund allegedly paid 100 million euros. Nevertheless, Barcelona could only present this sum to the association and league after the deadline had expired.
If La Liga's appeal succeeds, an unpaid departure of Olmo looms, according to media speculation, which would burden Barcelona with over 260 million euros due to his 55 million euro contract signed when he moved from RB Leipzig to Barcelona, valid until 2030. Despite being injured, the outcome of this dispute could keep Olmo off the pitch for longer.
- FC Barcelona
- La Liga
- Hansi Flick
- Football
- Spain
[1] ntv.de[2] ara[3] dpa[4] La Liga Communiqué[5] Barcelona's Financial Statements for 2024-25
- The ongoing debate about Dani Olmo's deployment at FC Barcelona continues, as La Liga challenges the club's financial maneuvers to meet the registration conditions.
- The Spanish league suggests that FC Barcelona and players like Olmo have violated the regulatory framework, potentially compromising the principle of equality among clubs, a claim strongly rejected by the Catalan club.
- Despite being injured, the resolution of this financial dispute could have significant implications for Dani Olmo, potentially extending his absence from the football pitch.
