Dani Olmo Situation Could Affect Future Signings: Barcelona's Raphinha

Barcelona winger Raphinha said Tuesday potential future signings might be put off from joining the Catalan giants because of 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 at the end of 2024 and earlier efforts were rebuffed twice in court. The Catalan club took their case to Spain's top sports court on Tuesday but until there is a verdict or a temporary measure grants them new licences, are set to be without Olmo and striker Pau Victor.

Both have travelled to Saudi Arabia for the Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Copa del Rey winners Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday but currently cannot feature.

"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," said Brazil international 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 when I came here, before signing, I knew the club's situation, I knew I had a chance of being able to play in this shirt and I waited until the last moment and I don't regret it at all."

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

"It's hard for them, they don't know if they can play or not," continued the winger.

"It's a situation that's pretty difficult 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 said the club was still an attractive proposition.

"I have confidence in the club... I know this club and I