FC Barcelona don sign Anthony Gordon and dey pursue Julian Alvarez, but two years ago, e be different matter. Di club bin dey under heavy financial wahala, and dem only fit bring Joan Garcia, Roony Bardghji, and take over Marcus Rashford salary.
Two years ago, di situation even worse. Barcelona only add Pau Victor and Dani Olmo, wey agree to earn less money so dat di club fit register am under La Liga fair play rules. Olmo move from Leipzig on 9 August 2024 for 55 million euros plus 7 million variables. He sign contract for six seasons, till 30 June 2030.
Even though Olmo sign six-year deal, Spanish league and UEFA rules no allow amortisation pass five years. So every year, Barcelona dey book 11 million euros for transfer fee, plus di player salary. Di club no dey operate under 1:1 rule, so dem no fit register players based on income dem generate. Dem bin sell plenty players and release Ilkay Gundogan for free. Olmo also accept lower pay for first two seasons.
Robert Lewandowski, when he join Barcelona, also accept lower salary. Olmo, after di World Cup and holiday, go start im third season with Barcelona and im salary go increase. After two years wey he earn less dan he deserve, di midfielder from Terrassa go now get better pay. Di new salary likely be around 12 million euros gross, similar to Raphinha, Ferran Torres, and Jules Kounde.
Olmo go remain at Barcelona, despite rumours wey link am to Premier League. Di sacrifice wey he make no go waste. Joan Laporta use similar strategy for Lewandowski. Di Polish striker wey go become free agent on 30 June sign four-year contract with progressive salary. He earn 20 million first season, 26 million second, 32 million third, and 26 million last. Di average na 26 million per season, but dem spread am so dat e no give problem for registration.
Josep Maria Bartomeu also sign similar contracts for Gerard Pique, Frenkie de Jong, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, and Clement Lenglet in October 2020. Di salary increase for Olmo na correct. Di 28-year-old midfielder don leave injuries behind, play plenty matches, and finish season in good form. He play 49 matches, score 8 goals, and give 10 assists. Barcelona best matches come when Olmo dey im top level. Next season, im salary go match im quality.
