FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich have begun talks for a historic swap in the upcoming transfer market. With the need to strengthen the team without making large investments, Laporta has found in the Bavarian club the perfect opportunity to improve the squad without compromising the club's economy.
Dani Olmo, who arrived as the star signing last summer, hasn't had the expected impact at Barça. Despite the excitement caused by his return to the Ciudad Condal, injuries and issues with his registration have hindered his continuity. Now, Bayern have shown great interest in bringing him back, and they have put forward a proposal that Barça is seriously considering.
Dani Olmo: A Signing Marked by Irregularity
The Spanish midfielder landed at Barça as one of the most important bets of the board. His performance at RB Leipzig and in the European Championship made him one of the most sought-after pieces in the market. The blaugrana club invested 60 million euros to sign him, but his time with Flick's team has been plagued by ups and downs.
Since his arrival, he has suffered several injuries that have prevented him from having continuity in the starting eleven. Additionally, Barça's economic difficulties complicated his registration in LaLiga, which delayed his debut and caused some frustration in his environment.
Despite his undeniable quality, Dani Olmo has only played a little over 40% of the minutes this season, which has led the club to reconsider his continuity.
Bayern Munich Enters the Equation
Bayern Munich have closely followed Dani Olmo's situation and consider that his signing could be a great market opportunity. Vincent Kompany, the new coach of the Bavarian team, is looking to strengthen his midfield with a creative and versatile player, and Olmo fits perfectly into his plans.
On the other hand, Barça needs to strengthen their attack with a top-level winger. That's where Bayern have put forward an unexpected proposal: a swap with one of their most unbalancing players.
For Barça, this operation represents a unique opportunity. The board knows that Dani Olmo's departure could generate some controversy, but in return, a footballer who fits perfectly into Hansi Flick's scheme would arrive.
Additionally, Bayern are in a complicated situation with this player, as his contract expires in 2025 and he hasn't renewed yet. If they don't manage to sell him this summer, they could lose him for free next season.
The Chosen One to Strengthen Barça
The player who would enter the operation is none other than Leroy Sané.
The German winger has been one of Bayern's key pieces in recent years, but his future in Munich is hanging in the air. With a contract until 2025 and without having reached an agreement for his renewal, the Bavarian club sees favorably including him in a swap that allows them to strengthen their midfield.
Sané is a player who fits perfectly at Barça: fast, unbalancing, and experienced at the elite level. His arrival would bring the dynamism that Flick seeks in the wingers and would allow the team to have a top-level option alongside Lamine Yamal and Raphinha.
Additionally, Sané would accept a pay cut to fit into Barça's salary structure. The German currently earns around 17 million euros net per season, but he would be willing to accept about 12 million to play at Camp Nou.
Barça Moves to Close the Deal
For Barça, the arrival of Sané would mean strengthening one of the team's most important positions without making a large economic investment. In contrast, Bayern would get a talented attacking midfielder with experience in the Bundesliga, covering one of their main needs.
The operation isn't closed yet, but talks are advanced. If everything goes as planned, Dani Olmo could return to Germany and Leroy Sané would wear the blaugrana jersey next season.
With this move, Laporta and Deco demonstrate that they are willing to make big changes to improve the squad and continue competing at the highest level.