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Barcelona see attempt to register Dani Olmo officially REJECTED by La Liga & RFEF in monumental blow that could leave €60m star sidelined for rest of season

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<p>Barcelona have been attempting to register Olmo and Victor for weeks but their attempts have now been officially rejected by the RFEF and La Liga. It is a crushing blow, and means they may now have to enter into complicated legal proceedings as they attempt to plead their case. <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1875527672522289488?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet" target="_blank"><em>Fabrizio Romano</em></a> has reported that is their plan, but the pair may also seek pastures new if they are not able to play for the remainder of the season, which is the case presently.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/stressful-situation-dani-olmo-agent-frustration-barcelona-contract-crisis-fresh-update/blta720ce69015074c6#csf7bd01757ab2bbd9" target="_blank">Olmo's agent has admitted it is a "stressful situation" for his client</a>, but he has maintained that the Spain international has no intention of leaving the club. He had scored five goals in 11 games but now faces being sidelined for the remainder of the campaign. It is unclear if La Liga and RFEF's decision to officially reject his registration will spark a change in attitude. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-city-liverpool-january-dani-olmo-barcelona-register-spain/bltbb5e4eecf15f16b2" target="_blank">He has been linked with Manchester City and Liverpool</a>. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>In a statement, the RFEF said: "The RFEF-LaLiga Coordination Agreement Monitoring Committee has met to address the request for a prior visa and processing of the federation licenses of the players Mr. Daniel Olmo Carvajal and Mr. Pau Víctor Delgado, submitted by FC Barcelona.</p><p>"After the requirements regarding LaLiga's economic control were met by FCB on January 3, 2025, and once the relevant documentation was completed by the club, the LaLiga Budget Validation Body has resolved to extend the FC Barcelona Sports Squad Cost Limit from the aforementioned date.</p><p>"In this regard, having requested the licenses for the aforementioned players by FC Barcelona and after analyzing the applicable federation regulations, the Monitoring Committee agrees not to grant the prior visa or the definitive license requested by FC Barcelona for the players Mr. Daniel Olmo Carvajal and Mr. Pau Víctor Delgado in accordance with the literal interpretation of articles 130.2 and 141.5 of the General Regulations of the RFEF that prevent a player whose license is cancelled from, during the course of the same season, obtaining a license in the same club team to which he was already linked."</p>

WHAT THE RFEF SAID

<p>Likely, a lengthy legal battle. Barcelona spent around £50 million ($62m) to sign Olmo in the summer and now face the prospect of not being able to play him. It is unclear how long that will last.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Barcelona see attempt to register Dani Olmo officially REJECTED by La Liga & RFEF in monumental blow that could leave €60m star sidelined for rest of season | Goal.com

The Spanish Football Federation have officially rejected Barcelona&apos;s attempts to register Dani Olmo and Pau Victor in a momentous decision.

Barcelona see attempt to register Dani Olmo officially REJECTED by La Liga &amp; RFEF in monumental blow that could leave €60m star sidelined for rest of season

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