The key meeting in Barcelona
This Wednesday, Dani Olmo’s representative held a meeting with Deco, who holds the position of sports director of FC Barcelona. The Barça team is determined to make a strong investment for the young RB Leipzig midfielder. He has become one of the priorities for the culés, just behind Nico Williams. The objective is to acquire both, although this may require releasing an outstanding player from the squad.
Expectations and conditions in the operation
Deco explained to Olmo’s agent the club’s strategy to carry out the signing. He asked her for patience and confessed that the operation could last throughout the summer. However, Dani is enthusiastic about the possibility of wearing the Barça shirt, although it is clear that he has certain conditions to consider.
An attractive contract for the new signing
Dani Olmo’s agent also revealed to Deco the footballer’s salary expectations regarding his future contract. He is anticipated to become one of the tallest on the team, only behind Lewandowski and Frenkie de Jong. From those close to Olmo, it is maintained that the player has the experience and talent necessary to be seen as a major signing and that, therefore, his salary should reflect that status.
Gündogan’s situation in the team
The incorporation of Dani Olmo could put one of Barça’s most important players in a complicated situation. Recently, it has been leaked that Gündogan has received an offer from a Qatar club. The club welcomes the possibility of the German midfielder leaving the team, which would open the doors for the arrival of the Catalan footballer.
Flick’s vision of the new player
Head coach Hansi Flick has expressed his desire to bring in Dani Olmo as an attacking midfielder, considering him more suited to his style of play than Gündogan. Furthermore, Barça are aware of the need to make a major sale, and given the injury situation of De Jong and Ronald Araújo, the options are reduced, increasing the importance of Gündogan.
Dani Olmo and his ambition to be a starter
Dani Olmo does not intend to join FC Barcelona just to occupy a place on the bench. He is clear that he wants to take on a leading role and be a fundamental player in Hansi Flick’s eleven. He is confident that his abilities will allow him to achieve this goal. With Pedri dealing with some discomfort, Gündogan’s situation uncertain and Fermín still developing, Flick considers Olmo an ideal option for the position behind the centre-forward. For this reason, the coach is firmly insisting on incorporating him for the club’s new project.
