Barcelona were set to become extremely busy in the Transfer Window after the completion of the 2024 Euros. Their efforts have proven to be fruitful as they have finally sealed their first major signing of the 2024 Summer Transfer Window in Dani Olmo.
As confirmed by Fabrizio Romano himself, Olmo is set to sign a 6 year deal at Barca. The transfer fee is reported to be 55 Million Euros guaranteed plus an additional 7 Million Euros in Add ons for the 2024 Euros Top Scorer.
Barcelona’s Sporting Director, Deco, seemed adamant on obtaining the Spainiards signatures and continued to extensively negotiate a feasible offer for the Catalans. Despite the operation costing close to 60 Million Euros, the Catalans can rest easy as he is worth this hefty sum in the current inflated Transfer Market.
Concerns Regarding Olmo’s Acquisition
A common sentiment among most Barca Fans when discussing Olmo’s signing is that his acquisition was rather unnecessary. They gave the justification that Barca’s midfield depth is strong and Olmo would only steal game time away from other key players.
This is a reasonable take as Barca’s squad consists of the highly touted Pedri whose ball retention talents make him a far superior candidate to Dani Olmo. Moreover, Fermin Lopez provides that advanced midfielder goalscoring profile which is what Olmo is set to bring to the team.
Nevertheless, the signing has been secured and the Catalans possess a talent who has abundant qualities which were on full display for the entire duration of the 2024 Euros.
Olmo Set To Fly to Barcelona Tonight
According to reports, Dani Olmo is set to fly over to Barcelona tonight in order to proceed with the logistics of his signing. The expectation is that FC Barcelona will officially announce his signing as soon as the Spanish International touches down in the Catalan city.
Once his signing is announced, key details regarding the date of his medical, contract signing, and presentation will be made official. Olmo’s enthusiasm to return to his boyhood club instills a great deal of excitement with regards to the level of play he could end up producing for Barca.
