Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is hopeful Dani Olmo can make his debut for the club on Saturday against Athletic Bilbao. The playmaker signed from RB Leipzig this summer has not yet been registered with La Liga because of the Catalan giants' financial difficulties. Barcelona allowed midfielder Ilkay Gundogan to rejoin Manchester City on Friday which could give them enough room to register Olmo. "(Finances) are not my job, we work with the team and I love what I see this week, Dani is ready to play and we're waiting for that and hopefully tomorrow he's on the team," Flick told reporters Friday.
"He could help us, this will be very good for us, he's an outstanding player.
Olmo's Impact
Olmo, 26, was vital for Spain as they won Euro 2024 this summer, finishing as the competition's joint-top goalscorer with three strikes.
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Nico Williams Remains a Threat
Barcelona were heavily linked with a move for Athletic and Spain winger Nico Williams but he is set to face them on Saturday and stay with the Copa del Rey winners this season.
"We have an experienced player on that side, Jules (Kounde) will take care of him, to speak about (Williams) is not my job because he's not our player," added the German coach.
"The focus is how we play against him and I think Jules will do a good job."
Barcelona's Financial Woes
Barcelona's financial struggles have been well-documented, and the club has been forced to sell players and look for ways to raise revenue in order to stay afloat. The club's financial woes have also hampered their ability to sign new players, with Olmo's arrival being a sign that the club is starting to turn a corner. However, the club still has a long way to go before they are back on a solid financial footing. The registration of Olmo will be a major boost for the club, as it will allow them to add a world-class player to their squad. It will also be a sign that the club is finally starting to get its finances in order. This will be a key test for Barcelona, and a victory would go a long way towards building confidence in the team and the club's direction under Flick.
The Road Ahead
The pressure is on Barcelona to get Olmo registered, and the club will be hoping that they can do so before the game against Athletic Bilbao. If they fail to do so, it will be a major setback for the club and could cast further doubt on their ability to compete for trophies this season. The upcoming matches will be crucial for Barcelona, and they will be hoping to use Olmo's arrival as a springboard to a successful season. However, they need to address their financial issues quickly if they want to challenge for the biggest prizes in the game. The future of Barcelona is uncertain, but the arrival of Olmo is a sign that the club is determined to fight for success.
A New Era for Barcelona?
The arrival of Dani Olmo is a major coup for Barcelona, and the club will be hoping that he can help them to achieve great things. Olmo's arrival is a sign that the club is serious about building a competitive squad, and it will be interesting to see how he fares in the coming months. The Catalan giants are hoping to turn a corner, and Olmo's arrival is a sign that they are determined to fight for success. But with so much uncertainty still surrounding the club's finances, it remains to be seen whether they can achieve their goals. Will Barcelona be able to finally address their financial issues and become a force to be reckoned with once again? Only time will tell.
