Dani Olmo Situation Could Affect Future Signings: Barcelona’s Raphinha | football news

Barcelona winger Raphinha stated Tuesday potential future signings is perhaps delay from becoming a member of the Catalan giants due to the Dani Olmo registration debacle. Financially-struggling Barca are frantically battling to get the Spanish playmaker licensed for the second half of the season after his registration ran out on the finish of 2024 and earlier efforts had been rebuffed twice in courtroom. The Catalan membership took their case to Spain’s high sports activities courtroom on Tuesday however till there’s a verdict or a short lived measure grants them new licenses, are set to be with out Olmo and striker Pau Victor.

Both have traveled to Saudi Arabia for the Spanish Super Cup semi-final towards Copa del Rey winners Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday however at the moment can not characteristic.

“I think it could (impact future signings), I can’t say no because I would be lying and that’s not me, I don’t like lying or telling stories,” stated Brazil worldwide Raphinha.

“The truth is that if I was at another club and seeing the situation that Pau and Dani are in, maybe I would think if it was the best thing to be here…

“But once I got here right here, earlier than signing, I knew the membership’s state of affairs, I knew I had an opportunity of having the ability to play on this shirt and I waited till the final second and I do not remorse it in any respect.”

Raphinha said it was a tough position for Olmo and Victor to be in.

“It’s arduous for them, they do not know if they will play or not,” continued the winger.

“It’s a state of affairs that is fairly troublesome and delicate.

“We hope those in charge of it can resolve it as quickly as possible so they can play with us again.”

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick disagreed with Raphinha and stated the membership was nonetheless a horny proposition.

“I have confidence in the club… I know this club and I know what happens here and also how great the club is and how great the team is, all the people around,” stated Flick.

“I love everything in Barcelona so I would say come on and sign the contract, I have no doubts about that.”

‘Get nearer’

The German coach, aiming to win his first trophy at Barcelona this week after arriving in the summertime, stated he hoped his staff would pull collectively within the duo’s absence, with Olmo and Victor already lacking Saturday’s Copa del Rey spherical of 32 win at Barbastro.

“We miss (Olmo), of course, because he can change every match totally, and this is what we miss, but at the end we have to accept it,” added Flick.

“I think this can also be an option for the team to get closer, as a unit.

“We must defend and play as one unit, we have now to play as a staff.”

Earlier Athletic Bilbao coach Ernesto Valverde said Olmo being unavailable was a boost for his team.

“Olmo is a rare participant and if he cannot play tomorrow, for us, properly what can I say?” former Barca coach Valverde told reporters.

“I’m sorry for the state of affairs he is in, as a result of he is a participant who if he can play, would carry status to the competitors, but when he does not play towards us, a lot the higher.”

Despite winning two La Liga titles Valverde was sacked by Barcelona in January 2020 after a semi-final defeat in the Spanish Super Cup by Atletico Madrid at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, where Wednesday’s match also takes place.

“I do know I performed my final Barca match as coach right here, in the identical stadium,” added Valverde.

“It occurred, I’m in one other place now, very completely satisfied and tomorrow is a unique recreation.”

Spanish champions Real Madrid face Real Mallorca on Thursday within the second semi-final.

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