CSD grant precautionary measure to Barcelona for Dani Olmo and Pau Victor, players will be allowed to play for club
According to acclaimed journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Spanish National Sports Council (CSD) has granted Barcelona provisional permission to field Dani Olmo and Pau Victor in games. However, the decision came too late for the players to feature against Athletic Bilbao in the Supercopa de Espana semifinal on Wednesday, which the Catalans won 2-0.
Barcelona signed both players last summer; while Olmo arrived from RB Leipzig, Victor's loan deal from Girona was made permanent. However, the Catalans could only register the duo until the end of 2024, as they couldn't adhere to LaLiga's wage cap restrictions.
As such, the duo were no longer eligible to play since the turn of the year. The situation has added to speculation regarding their future.
Olmo has been linked with an exit from Camp Nou, with multiple clubs eyeing him with interest. However, it has also been suggested that the player wants to stay with the Spanish giants.
Last Saturday, LaLiga and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) rejected Barcelona's latest efforts to register the duo. Following the decision, the Catalans appealed to CSD for relief.
The club has now been granted a precautionary measure, and the two of them will be allowed to play for the club. As things stand, Olmo and Victor will be available for selection for the Supercopa de Espana final on Sunday, January 12.
How many goals has Dani Olmo scored for Barcelona?
Barcelona signed Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig in a €60m deal last summer. The Spaniard rose through the ranks at Camp Nou but left in 2014 before he could break into the first team.
Olmo moved to Dinamo Zagreb and was quite impressive with the Croatian club. Leipzig prised him away in 2020, and the player hit a higher gear in the Bundesliga.
In four seasons with the German side, the Spaniard registered 29 goals and 34 assists from 128 games across competitions. Last summer, Olmo helped La Roja win Euro 2024, finishing as the tournament's joint-top scorer with three goals.
The 26-year-old was a wanted man in 2024, but the Catalans managed to win the race for his services. Since his arrival, the Spaniard has struggled with injuries but remains a key figure under Hansi Flick.
Dani Olmo has scored six goals and set up one more from 15 games across competitions for Barcelona. His contract with the club runs until 2030.
