Dani Olmo’s agent insists he remains exclusively committed to Barcelona as they battle to sign him for the second half of the season.
Having only been registered as a temporary emergency measure in the summer, Olmo saw his place in the Barcelona squad eliminated by the League on Dec. 31, with league rules insisting players cannot re-sign once their initial deal has expired.
He has opened the door to a move away from Barcelona, ​​with Olmo’s contract including the option to leave on a free transfer if he is not registered, but agent Andy Bara has already confirmed this beforehand. Olmo doesn’t want to leave.
Although Olmo’s registration has now formally expired, Bara has re-committed to Barça.
“It’s a stressful situation for Dani as it would be for any other player,” Bara said GIVEMESPORT. “But he’s a great player and person, try to stay calm. Of course, Dani is a winner and he loves playing the games, not watching them!
“We are not negotiating with any club. Dani is (a) Barcelona player and wants to be a Barcelona player. He has made a great effort in his life to be in Barcelona. It was his desire for a long time. Barcelona is the first and last option! Dani, his father, the family, I, are not thinking of other options”.
Among the options available to Olmo are free transfers to people like Manchester United i Manchester Cityboth have been inclined to take advantage of the uncertainty in Catalonia. When asked about links with the Premier League duo, Bara reiterated his confidence that Barcelona will find a way to sign up the 26-year-old.
“Of course, the best players are when the players are free, but emotions matter too,” Bara continued. “We have never made a career decision for money. Dani plays football as he loves the game, he made a great effort to be in Barcelona. I am also happy to have Dani in Barcelona, ​​he is one of the best players in the world. in one of the biggest clubs in the world.
“We respect the president (Joan) Laporta and (sporting director) Deco. They made a great effort to bring Dani last summer. We like his project, he is a great future, one of the best in the world in the upcoming years We fully believe that Barcelona will win all the titles in the future, as they did during the Messi era. The player, the family, we all wanted Dani to be at Barcelona.
“To be honest, I feel calm. It may be strange, but I believe in president Laporta, Deco and I believe they will find a solution for Dani. It is a massive club.
“I think Barcelona will finish everything and make it possible. The League should help them, instead of these reports of Dani not being available for the national team, but I’m sure he will be at Barca for many years. He is happy in the club and Dani wants to be there.”
