'It's a stressful situation' - Dani Olmo's agent reveals frustration at Barcelona contract crisis in fresh update on uncertain future

Olmo signed with Barcelona in the summer of 2024 from RB Leipzig as the Catalan side's marquee signing for a reported fee of €55 million (£46m) with €7 million (£5m) in add-ons. After a wonderful start to life in Catalonia, Olmo's form has cooled off and the Spaniard is now facing the possibility of missing out on the second half of the league season as the club are struggling to re-register his contract in line with La Liga's salary regulations. Olmo's agent Bara has now opened up on the 'stressful' situation.

Speaking to Fabrizio Romano for GiveMeSport, Bara said: "It’s a stressful situation for Dani as it would be for any other player. But he’s a great player and person, he’s trying to be calm. Of course, Dani is a winner and he loves to play the games, not to watch them.

"We have never made any career decision for money. Dani plays football as he loves the game, he made a massive effort to be at Barcelona. I’m also happy to have Dani at Barcelona, he’s one of the best players in the world at one of the biggest clubs in the world.

"We respect President [Joan] Laporta and Deco. They made a big effort to bring in Dani last summer. We like their project, it’s a big one for the future, one of the best in the world in the next years."

Bara has made it clear that Olmo is not looking to part ways with his boyhood club: "We are not negotiating with any club. Dani is a Barcelona player and he wants to be a Barcelona player. He has made a big effort in his life to be at Barcelona. It was his desire for a long time.

"Barcelona is the first and last option! Dani, his father, family, me, we’re not thinking about other options."

Barcelona will return from their winter break and be in action when they take on UD Barbastro in the Copa del Rey round of 32 on Saturday.