Barcelona's Financial Woes Continue: Gundogan Departure Not Enough to Register Olmo
Despite the departure of Ilkay Gundogan, Barcelona remain unable to register new signing Dani Olmo due to ongoing financial constraints. The German midfielder, who only joined the Catalan giants last summer, is returning to Manchester City after just one season, with reports suggesting his exit was primarily driven by the need to free up space on the club's wage bill.
However, Spanish radio station COPE has reported that Gundogan's exit is not enough to meet La Liga's financial regulations, and Barcelona require another player to depart to register Olmo. The club is also hoping a new Nike kit deal will provide additional revenue, although details on this front remain unclear. Joan Laporta, the club's president, had previously hinted at a potential announcement regarding the kit deal nearly a month ago, but no further information has been released.
Barcelona are currently finalising a loan deal for Brazilian forward Vitor Roque to Real Betis, but he is not yet registered for the upcoming season. Meanwhile, young defender Mikayil Faye is also expected to leave the Camp Nou, while Clement Lenglet, who spent last season on loan at Tottenham Hotspur, is surplus to requirements but has yet to secure a permanent move.
The ongoing financial issues continue to plague Barcelona, with the club struggling to balance their books despite a string of high-profile departures. The situation highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the Spanish giants, who are attempting to rebuild their squad after a period of financial instability.
The club's inability to register Olmo, a talented Spanish midfielder, is a further setback and will likely raise concerns among supporters who are hoping to see the team return to its former glory. With the new La Liga season fast approaching, Barcelona face a race against time to address their financial woes and finalize their squad before the start of the campaign.