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Barcelona ready to execute ‘Plan B’ to allow Dani Olmo to continue playing after judge rejects registration attempt

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<p>Olmo, who joined <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/barcelona-reach-agreement-sign-dani-olmo-set-to-return-to-camp-nou-on-long-term-contract/blt0999999358e36ae3" target="_blank">Barcelona from RB Leipzig </a>during the summer transfer window, is facing registration challenges stemming from the club’s financial struggles. Although he was initially registered with La Liga, this arrangement was temporary and linked to defender <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/dani-olmo-barcelona-debut-la-liga-give-green-light-new-signing-registration/bltb323556d23a7a892" target="_blank">Andreas Christensen's long-term injury</a>. Now, as Christensen edges closer to a return, Olmo’s place in the squad has come under scrutiny.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Judge Ignacio Fernandez de Senespleda, head of the Commercial Court 10 of Barcelona, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/dani-olmo-registration-denied-barcelona/bltcf7670c1afa3c25e" target="_blank">denied Barcelona’s request to extend Olmo’s registration</a>. With this decision, the 26-year-old midfielder could be sidelined for the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/dani-olmo-agent-manchester-barcelona-financial-problems/blt8bd737b15f5491aa" target="_blank">remainder of the season</a> unless the club can find an immediate solution.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>According to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/alternativa-barca-denegar-juez-cautelar-olmo-pau-victor-112940139" target="_blank"><em>Sport,</em></a><em> </em>Barcelona are preparing to escalate the matter to a Court of First Instance. The club plans to file a new lawsuit against La Liga on Monday, December 30, in a bid to reverse the ruling. However, with time running out, the club has also decided to activate a financial contingency plan to ensure both Olmo and fellow player Pau Victor can continue playing. Their plan centres on the sale of VIP boxes at Spotify Camp Nou, an initiative that has been under discussion for some time. While the original goal was to secure €200 million from this venture, a deal has been finalised with a Qatari company for €120 million. The agreement allows the company exclusive rights to market the premium seating for the next 20 years.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Initially, Barcelona had hoped to delay the activation of this financial lever until June to negotiate a more lucrative deal. However, the urgency created by Olmo’s registration crisis has forced the club to expedite the process. By implementing this plan now, Barcelona aims to meet La Liga’s strict financial regulations and achieve the required 1:1 rule compliance, allowing both Olmo and Victor to remain in the squad.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR BARCELONA?

Barcelona ready to execute ‘Plan B’ to allow Dani Olmo to continue playing after judge rejects registration attempt | Goal.com US

Barcelona are reportedly ready to execute a &quot;Plan B&quot; to allow Dani Olmo to continue playing after a judge rejected his registration attempt.