Barcelona president confident there will be no issues registering star duo in January

According to SPORT, FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta has reassured key stakeholders that there will be no issues with the registration of Dani Olmo and Pau Victor for the second half of the season.

Both players, who were signed in the summer, will be eligible to continue playing once the January transfer window opens, even though their current registration is only until December 31.

Despite some external concerns, Laporta remains confident that both will be fully registered and able to participate in all competitions.

A priority for Barcelona

Although the January market will officially open on January 1, Barcelona have no intention of entering the transfer market unless necessary. Instead, the Catalan club’s priority is to regularise the registration of Olmo and Pau Victor.

According to club sources, this will not require the sale of any players, although they do not rule out the possibility of a player leaving if they seek more playing time.

The final registration of both Olmo and Pau Victor will be secured through increased revenues.

Pau Victor’s La Liga registration valid only until December 31. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Key revenue streams: Nike and Bridgeburg

Barcelona’s strategy to ensure smooth registration revolves around two key financial opportunities: a new contract with Nike and securing new investors for their Bridgeburg project.

Negotiations with Nike have been ongoing for months, and Barça hope to finalise the agreement before the year ends.

While the process is moving forward at a deliberate pace, as Laporta confirmed in his most recent public appearances, the club is aiming to secure the best deal possible in the sportswear market.

Another avenue is the potential investment in Bridgeburg Invest – the Barça Vision entity. The club valued it at €408 million and put up 49% of its shares for sale, seeking €200 million.

After a series of negotiations, agreements, non-payments, and more agreements, Barcelona have secured €55 million, but still needs to collect the remaining €145 million, including unpaid amounts and what was left to be collected.

Barcelona continue to seek new partners, with two potential investors showing interest. The hope is that an agreement will be reached before year end, improving the club’s financial standing and ensuring compliance with Financial Fair Play regulations.

Both of these financial negotiations will allow Barcelona to address any potential registration issues concerning Olmo and Victor. With these initiatives, Laporta remains confident that the club will meet all requirements for the second half of the 2024-25 season.