"We are a little worried" - Ronald Araujo shares Barcelona squad's reaction to Dani Olmo and Pau Victor registration issue

Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo has opened up about how the squad has reacted to the Dani Olmo and Pau Victor registration situation. The two players have not been registered for the rest of the La Liga season, due to Barca's difficult financial situation.

When they signed Olmo and Victor in the summer transfer window, the Catalan giants required temporary registration licenses to let them play. The plan was to have the finances required to fully register them this season without breaking Financial Fair Play rules. The temporary licenses expired at the end of 2024, but Barca do not yet have the funds to ensure their permanent registrations.

Both players cannot play for Barcelona for the rest of the season, unless a solution is found by the club. This has raised questions about their respective futures in Catalonia. Barca played against Barbastro yesterday (January 4) without the two players, winning 4-0 in the Copa del Rey Round-of-32 clash.

Afterwards, Araujo spoke about Dani Olmo and Pau Victor, telling Movistar+ (via 90min):

"We are a little worried because they are two very important players for us. It is a subject that is in bad taste for our teammates, but we hope it can be resolved. As captain I have tried to reassure them."

Barcelona will return to the pitch on January 8 when they face Athletic Club Bilbao in the semi-final of the Supercopa de Espana in King Abdullah Sports City, Saudi Arabia. Olmo and Victor will not be available for the game.

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Barcelona manager Hansi Flick shares his feelings on Dani Olmo's and Pau Victor's situation

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has shared his feelings on the registration situation that has kept Dani Olmo and Pau Victor out of the team. The Blaugrana have been working hard to find the funds to register the duo, notably selling their VIP seats at the Camp Nou for €28 million.

However, the situation has not improved, and Hansi Flick is not pleased about it. When speaking to the press ahead of their match against Barbastro, he admitted (via GOAL):

"To be honest, I wasn't happy with the situation either. The players aren't happy either, but we have to accept that we are professionals. I'm optimistic, but we have to wait for the decision."

He did not reveal if he had discussed the situation with president Joan Laporta, adding:

"When I speak with the president it's private and will remain private."

The Camp Nou remains under renovation, despite Barcelona selling off the VIP seats. The club plays their home games at the Estadi Lluis Companys, instead.