Barcelona Welcomes Dani Olmo, But He Can't Play Yet

Barcelona's recent summer signings, Dani Olmo and Pau Victor, made their debut as the club gears up for the new season. Olmo, who joined for €60 million, received significant attention from fans eager for a turnaround after last season's disappointments. However, the team's performance in a pre-season match did not reflect the optimism surrounding the new arrivals, as they struggled to adapt under a new manager and coaching staff. Despite the excitement, Barcelona is currently unable to register new players with La Liga due to ongoing financial issues, which have resulted in a reduced salary cap. This situation means that Olmo will not be eligible to play in the upcoming match against Valencia. Following a recent defeat, Olmo expressed confidence in the club's ability to resolve these registration problems, emphasizing his focus on his performance and potential. Olmo's pre-season form has been promising, although he made a critical error leading to a goal in a match against Monaco. His new contract is set to elevate him to a first-team player status, but this is contingent on the club addressing its financial constraints. Meanwhile, other players like Ansu Fati remain sidelined due to injury, and Clement Lenglet was omitted from the squad despite being fit. As Barcelona prepares for their La Liga opener, the club is under pressure to navigate its financial challenges while aiming for a successful season, with fans hoping for a resolution before the summer transfer window closes.