Dani Olmo re-registration saga will make players 'THINK TWICE' before signing for Barcelona, ​​claims Raphinha, as Spanish star still unable to play for Catalan giants amid financial problems

Barcelona star Raphinha has claimed that the saga surrounding Dani Olmo's re-registration could affect the club's transfer business in the future.

Olmo joined Hansi Flick's side from RB Leipzig in the summer in a £50m deal but was only able to register on a temporary deal until the end of 2024 due to LaLiga's current financial constraints on Barcelona.

The Catalans had been trying to re-register the attacking midfielder so that he can play for them beyond December 31, while they were also looking to extend the registration of his teammate Pau Víctor.

However, LaLiga issued a statement on New Year's Eve, confirming that they had rejected Barcelona's proposal to register Olmo and Víctor, leaving the star's future uncertain, with the Spanish midfielder able to leave on a free transfer if the situation is not resolved.

Last week, Barcelona outlined its plans to lodge a complaint with the Spanish government after both LaLiga and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) rejected its latest attempt to re-register Olmo, and the club subsequently took the matter to the courts.

Barcelona have repeatedly faced problems in registering new signings in recent years amid their financial constraints, with a variety of “levers” subsequently pulled by the club.

Raphinha has claimed that the Dani Olmo saga could deter players from joining Barcelona in the future

The Catalan giants struggle to meet the financial requirements necessary to keep Olmo

Raphinha believes players can “think twice” before signing, amid Olmo's experiences

And Raphinha, who initially faced registration issues after joining from Leeds for £55m in 2022, admitted Barcelona's problems could deter future recruits.

“I think so (it could have an impact on whether players sign in the future),” the Brazilian said.

'I can't say otherwise because I would lie otherwise and I'm not that kind of person.

“If I were in another club seeing the situation that Olmo and Pau are going through, I would probably think twice before coming here or going to another club.

“But when I signed for Barça I knew the situation the institution was going through, I saw the possibility of playing with this shirt and I waited until the last moment. I don't regret my decision.'

Mail Sport reported last month how Olmo is attracting interest from a number of Premier League clubs as he can leave for free if his registration is not resolved.

In fact, his agent Andy Bara spent some time in Manchester over the holidays amid the current uncertainty surrounding his client.

However, Barça has assured that the player's intention is to “stay at Barcelona” and that “they do not consider any other option.”

Barcelona are attempting to re-register the attacking midfielder who joined for £50m this summer.

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick refused to be carried away by Raphinha's comments this week.

Club president Joan Laporta is under pressure for Olmo not to leave the club for free

Meanwhile, Barcelona manager Flick, who admitted last week he was “unhappy” with the situation, refused to be swayed by Raphinha's comments ahead of the club's Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Athletic from Bilbao.

'I don't know,' he said. “The only thing I can say is that I trust the club. When I was in this situation (of signing for Barcelona), I knew the club, how big the club is and how great the team and the people around it are.

'I love everything there is around Barcelona. I signed the contract and I would do it again, I have no doubts. “Everyone here is amazing to work with.”

Both Olmo and Víctor were unable to play in Barcelona's 4-0 victory over lower league side Barbastro in the Copa del Rey on Saturday, which was the first match since their registrations expired.

The pair were still included in Barcelona's Super Cup squad despite not being eligible, but their future remains uncertain this month.