Manchester City are reportedly keeping a close eye on Dani Olmo’s situation at Barcelona, with the attacking midfielder’s future at the Catalan club hanging in the balance due to ongoing registration issues.
Manchester City eye move for Dani Olmo amid registration issues at Barcelona
Despite joining Barcelona just six months ago from RB Leipzig, Olmo’s time at the club has been marred by complications stemming from Barcelona’s financial troubles and La Liga’s strict Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations.
Olmo, who played a pivotal role in Spain’s Euro 2024 triumph, has faced an uphill battle to establish himself fully at Barcelona.
Even before making his debut, the club struggled to register the player due to their financial constraints, with Barcelona having to de-register injured stars like Andreas Christensen and Ronald Araujo just to accommodate him in their squad.
While Olmo has had a decent start to life under manager Hansi Flick, his form has dipped in recent weeks, further adding to the uncertainty surrounding his future.
The player’s registration issue has resurfaced as Barcelona approaches a critical deadline. With Christensen and Araujo nearing returns from injury, Barcelona must resolve the situation by December 31st, or risk losing Olmo’s place in the squad.
This has sparked interest from clubs like Manchester City, who are monitoring the situation closely.
Pep Guardiola is known to admire Olmo’s versatility and technical ability, qualities that would make him a perfect fit for Manchester City’s intricate playing style.
However, any potential move will be far from simple, as Olmo is reportedly eager to continue his journey at Barcelona.
Having only signed a six-year deal, he is keen for the club to find a way to resolve the registration issue so he can remain at the Camp Nou.
While Manchester City’s interest is genuine, Olmo’s commitment to Barcelona remains strong, and a January transfer seems unlikely unless his registration problems take a drastic turn.
For now, both Barcelona and Olmo will be hoping for a resolution before the fast-approaching deadline.
