Barcelona sporting director Deco became visibly agitated while asking questions about Dani Olmo's uncertain future.
The Euro 2024 winner was signed in the summer for £47m. Barcelona Priority was given to Olmo's arrival Instead of Neco Williams as they only had a certain pool of funds to work with – but even those financial resources did not initially provide enough room in the club's budget to sign the attacking midfielder.
LeagueStrict financial regulations force each club to operate within a strict salary cap. Olmo missed the team's first two matches and was only able to score after Andreas Christensen suffered an Achilles injury. In accordance with the department's budget regulations. Barcelona They were allowed to use 80% of Christensen's salary to sign another player. However, this is only a temporary measure and expires in January.
When Deco was repeatedly pushed on the subject of Olmo Movistar Reporter Ricardo Sierra before Barcelona wins 3-2 Against Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday. “We came here to talk about football,” the former Portugal international said angrily. “About better things. About the match. For now we won't talk about that.”
Deku added mysteriously: “These are internal problems… Don’t worry, we will sort it out.”
With Christensen returning from his absence, Barcelona will have to find room within their current budget to bring Olmo back. This could take the form of player sales during January transformation Window and the Catalan giants line up New leverage For next year.
Despite his outburst, Deku's overall message was positive. “We can definitely sign Dani Olmo before the end of the year,” he insisted. “The club is working and everything is calm for us.
“The player is calm, don't worry.”
