Dani Olmo has gone from being an exciting signing to becoming one of the most influential players in the current Barça. His commitment to the team, his consistent performance, and his vision of the game have made him a key piece for Hansi Flick. But his patience has a limit, and it seems he has already reached it.
The Catalan player is upset with the internal situation in the locker room. Not only because of technical decisions, but also due to the lack of meritocracy in some positions in the starting eleven. He has decided to speak up at a crucial moment in the season.
The Focus of the Conflict
Although he hasn't named him publicly, everyone in the club knows that his message is directed at Pablo Torre. The Cantabrian attacking midfielder hasn't convinced either Flick or much of the locker room. That, for a competitor like Dani Olmo, is already too much.
Torre arrived with high expectations from Racing, but he hasn't made the leap that was expected. His interventions are inconsequential, his pace doesn't match the team's, and above all, he doesn't take advantage of opportunities. Dani Olmo believes that his presence is harming the group.
In contrast, Olmo views Fermín López's role favorably. The Andalusian, trained at La Masia, has proven to be ready to compete at the highest level. His energy, commitment, and adaptability have earned him a place in the hearts of the coaching staff.
Dani feels more comfortable with Fermín by his side. They share a playing profile, vision, and mentality. There are no doubts: if he has to choose, he is clear about it.
Barça Must Make Decisions
Olmo's message is not a threat, it's a warning. He doesn't want the locker room to lose the balance that has been so hard to achieve. If they continue betting on names that don't perform, his continuity could be at stake.
Hansi Flick values his silent leadership. But he also listens to his messages, especially when they are accompanied by performance. Olmo doesn't demand anything he isn't giving.
In this context, Pablo Torre's future is practically sealed. He is not in Flick's plans for the next season. The sports management is already considering possible loans or a definitive sale.
The player hasn't been able to make the most of his time in the first team. Not even in minor matches has he shown a convincing version. Dani Olmo believes that his cycle should come to an end.
A Message That Shakes the Club
The phrase "either he leaves Barça or I do" has resonated strongly within the club. Although it hasn't been officially released to the press, it has reached the offices. Joan Laporta has already taken note.
Barça wants to build a solid and lasting project. But to do so, they need to surround themselves with committed and competitive footballers. Dani Olmo precisely represents that profile.
His arrival has not only raised the level of the midfield. It has also brought emotional stability and tactical balance. Flick sees him as the ideal engine to connect lines.
In every match, he makes it clear that he wants to win. His way of training, speaking, and competing shows it. That's why, when something doesn't add up, he doesn't hesitate to say it.
The club is in a transition process. In that process, they must know how to distinguish between players with real projection and those who simply take up space. Dani Olmo has already made his diagnosis.
Now, the ball is in the board's court. If Barça wants to grow, they will have to clean house and bet on those who truly contribute. Because time is no longer to be wasted.