Barcelona superstar faces national team exile as registration hangs in the balance | OneFootball

Dani Olmo’s registration saga with Barcelona has taken an unexpected turn, as highlighted by Mundo Deportivo.

The midfielder, who is yet to be registered in La Liga, finds himself in a precarious position, as without proper registration, he cannot join the Spanish national team squad, creating a situation that raises significant questions about his immediate future.

Currently, Olmo’s registration status with FC Barcelona remains unresolved, leaving his participation in professional football this season in jeopardy.

Cannot play for Spain

If the situation persists and he fails to play for any club, Olmo will be ineligible for national team selection until his licensing issues are sorted. This is a crucial matter, considering Olmo’s role as a vital player for Spain under Luis de la Fuente.

Spain are gearing up for a critical quarter-final clash in the Nations League against the Netherlands in March, followed by a potential final phase in June.

Dani Olmo cannot play for Spain. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Having Olmo available is key for the national team’s aspirations, especially after his instrumental contribution to Spain’s European Championship triumph last summer.

However, the national team rules stipulate that only players registered with a club are eligible for selection.

What’s the situation like?

Barcelona, on their part, are actively working to resolve this issue.

Recent updates suggest that the club is poised to operate under La Liga’s 1:1 Financial Fair Play rule starting tomorrow, with the league expected to approve the move and this shift is expected to pave the way for Olmo’s registration.

As part of their strategy, Barcelona are lobbying the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) to treat Olmo’s case as a situation of force majeure.

This would potentially allow the club to register him despite earlier complications. However, the process remains complex, as La Liga, which validates player licenses, initially determined that Barcelona did not meet the requirements to register Olmo.

The final decision now hinges on the RFEF’s ratification of La Liga’s stance. Barcelona are optimistic about reaching a resolution soon, with tomorrow being a crucial day in determining his future.