Three things Barcelona need to do to register Dani Olmo | OneFootball

Barcelona fans have been eagerly awaiting Dani Olmo’s debut ever since his signing was announced. However, as the second match of the new season approaches, the Spaniard still is not registered with the team.

The situation is complex due to La Liga’s strict financial regulations, which have forced Barcelona to find creative ways to meet these requirements. Here, we explore three potential steps Barcelona could take to finally get Olmo registered.

Increase player sales to free up salaries

One of the most straightforward ways for Barcelona to register Olmo is by freeing up salaries through player sales.

The club has already worked on this strategy with the sale of Ilkay Gundogan and the impending transfer of Mikayil Faye to Rennes. However, these moves alone are not enough.

Barcelona are now focusing on further reducing their wage bill, starting with players like Clement Lenglet, who has a substantial salary that makes a sale challenging. They are also considering the departures of young full-backs Alex Valle or Hector Fort.

Ilkay Gundogan is set to leave Barcelona. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Additionally, there’s a possibility of selling either Andreas Christensen or Eric Garcia. These sales would not only reduce salaries but could also bring in transfer fees, providing Barcelona with more financial flexibility.

If all these moves go according to plan, Barcelona might have enough room to register Olmo and potentially even sign another new player such as Federico Chiesa.

However, these are not the only actions the club must consider. The reality is that multiple strategies need to be employed to navigate La Liga’s financial rules.

Resolve the Barça Studios situation

Another avenue for Barcelona is to address the ongoing issues with Barça Studios. This media arm of the club has been a financial stumbling block due to complications with its ownership structure.

Originally, the German company Libero was supposed to be a part owner, but unresolved financial issues have prevented this arrangement from benefiting Barcelona in the way they had hoped.

To resolve this, Barcelona need to find a new investor to take over the unpaid shares from Libero. This would bring in the necessary funds and potentially improve the club’s financial standing, making it easier to register Olmo.

The club has been actively working on this for months, but finding an investor who aligns with their financial goals and meets La Liga’s stringent requirements has proven challenging.

If handled correctly, it would not only allow for Olmo’s registration but also provide Barcelona with more room to manoeuvre in the transfer market, giving them the flexibility to bring in additional talent.

Secure the New Nike Deal

Barcelona are working on finalising the Nike deal. (Photo by Getty Images)

A third strategy Barcelona could use is finalising a new sponsorship deal with Nike. Currently, Barcelona and Nike are negotiating a new contract, which could significantly increase the club’s annual revenue.

At present, Barcelona aim to raise their annual earnings from €60 million to over €100 million. If achieved, this new deal would provide a substantial influx of cash, helping Barcelona meet La Liga’s financial regulations more comfortably.

However, negotiations have been complicated by ongoing disputes in court. These legal issues have delayed the process, and until they are resolved, Barcelona cannot rely on this source of income.

Despite these challenges, the club remains hopeful that they can reach an agreement with Nike that benefits both parties.

If successful, this deal could be a game-changer for Barcelona, providing them with the financial stability they need to operate normally in the transfer market and register Olmo.