The Spanish striker has lost his place as a starter for the upcoming season, and Laporta is willing to sell him this summer.
Bombshell in the final weeks of the transfer window: FC Barcelona have decided to open the door to a sale of Dani Olmo and are willing to listen to offers due to interest from the Premier League and the Saudi Arabian professional league.
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The main reasons for this decision are the constant injuries that the academy player has struggled with since his arrival from RB Leipzig, as well as the emergence of Fermín, who is performing at an impressive level to the point that he will be the starting player for Hansi Flick at the start of this season.
Fermín opens the door for Dani Olmo’s departure
Fermín’s excellent pre-season has changed the playing schedule for the Catalan team. The young attacker has won Flick’s trust and is ready for a starting spot. In addition, Raphinha can take on the creative role, while the left winger can be strengthened with Marcus Rashford.
With Gavi also able to play as an attacking midfielder in a 4-2-3-1 formation, there is significantly less space for Olmo.
FC Barcelona wants to carry out a big sale this summer to register new signings and balance the financial situation with LaLiga. The sale of Dani Olmo for a sum close to 60 million euros is seen as a feasible solution.
His contract runs until 2030, which gives the club a strong negotiating position.
Dani Olmo has not performed at the expected level at Barcelona
In his return to Barcelona, Olmo played 39 games, scored 12 goals and provided 7 assists in all competitions. However, his recurring injuries have hindered his continuity and performance, raising doubts about his ability to establish himself as a guaranteed starter.
Hansi Flick acknowledges his talent, but also believes that the team needs players with better physical stability.
Interest from the Premier League and Saudi Arabia
Several clubs are following Dani Olmo’s situation. Tottenham lead the list of interested clubs in the Premier League, while the Saudi Arabian professional league has also shown a willingness to make a significant offer.
A sale abroad would not only provide the Catalan club with significant revenue, but also free up salary capacity for new reinforcements.
Selling Dani Olmo would mean losing a technically brilliant player, but it could also help Barcelona solve some of the financial challenges. Internal competition, the need for liquidity, and the player’s current market value make this operation logical from the board’s perspective.
The coming weeks will be crucial in deciding Dani Olmo’s future, as FC Barcelona is also considering a sale that could bring in significant revenue to secure a key signing in the short or long term: Robert Lewandowski’s successor.
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