According to Bangla Cricket Live, following Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone’s aggressive summer signings, both Barcelona and Real Madrid are feeling the pressure to make bold moves of their own. Among them, Barcelona acted swiftly by securing a long-coveted target: Dani Olmo. While this deal marks a key milestone in Barça’s difficult transfer window, not everyone within the club’s fanbase is on board.
Dani Olmo is no stranger to Barcelona. Born in Terrassa, a town in Catalonia, he spent seven years at La Masia, Barça’s famed youth academy. It was the place where his football dream began. However, at 16, he took an unconventional route, moving abroad to join Dinamo Zagreb in Croatia. There, he flourished—winning five league titles, scoring 34 goals, and delivering 28 assists in 124 matches. In 2020, RB Leipzig snapped him up for €29 million. At Leipzig, he collected two German Cup titles and even defeated Harry Kane’s side to lift the German Super Cup last season.
Olmo played 148 games for Leipzig, registering 29 goals and 34 assists—a solid return. However, his recurring injuries kept him from reaching the superstar status many had once projected. He featured in only 25 matches last season. But the tide began to turn at the European Championship, where Olmo capitalized on an opportunity presented by Pedri’s injury. As a super-sub, he energized Spain’s attack with key goals and assists, helping his country climb to the top of the podium. That performance reignited Barcelona’s interest, and Olmo seized the moment.
Barça reportedly paid €60 million to secure his services—matching his valuation on the German transfer market. However, Bangla Cricket Live notes that many fans remain skeptical about the deal. As Pedri’s backup in the national team, Olmo now faces the same positional overlap at club level. Some supporters had hoped for the signing of Nico Williams instead, especially given Barcelona’s limited financial flexibility and Olmo’s history of injuries.
While the transfer brings a homecoming story full of emotional weight, sentiment alone won’t guarantee success. Dani Olmo now carries the heavy burden of proving he belongs. He’s expected to arrive in Barcelona today and will immediately join the squad for preseason preparations. His swift commitment has earned him encouragement from fans who remember his roots. And as Bangla Cricket Live points out, Olmo surely understands this isn’t just a return—it’s a mission. Barça didn’t bring him back just for nostalgia. They expect results.