Barcelona Loses Registration Battle for Dani Olmo

Barcelona's efforts to register midfielder Dani Olmo and forward Pau Víctor for the second half of the season have been denied by La Liga and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) due to ongoing wage-cap restrictions. Despite signing Olmo from RB Leipzig for around £51m, he and Víctor have been left in limbo since their temporary registration expired on December 31, 2024. Barcelona's appeals regarding their registration have been rejected twice, with the club unable to provide the necessary financial guarantees on time due to bank closures over the holidays. Olmo's contract includes a clause allowing him to leave as a free agent if he is not registered, while both players are effectively sidelined until the situation is resolved. The club plans to appeal to the Spanish government for an extension but faces a challenging path, as La Liga rules prevent re-registration within the same season. Olmo has expressed his commitment to Barcelona, despite the uncertainty surrounding his future.