Dani Olmo's Future at FC Barcelona Begins to Fill with Doubts. Despite being one of the most anticipated signings of the summer, the Spanish attacking midfielder hasn't managed to establish himself as an indispensable player in Flick's plans.
Since his arrival, he has had to fight against injuries and administrative issues that delayed his registration. Now, when it seemed he could finally show his best version, a new opportunity has arisen that could take him far from Camp Nou.
Dani Olmo and His Difficult Adaptation
Barça Bet Big on Dani Olmo. Deco considered him an absolute priority, even ahead of Nico Williams, and the club made a great effort to secure his signing.
However, his arrival wasn't easy. The issues with Financial Fair Play complicated his registration, and the club had to resort to maneuvers to allow him to play. First, they registered him after deregistering Andreas Christensen, but the situation remains unsolved.
Besides the administrative problems, Dani Olmo has suffered several injuries that have prevented him from having continuity. So far, he has only been able to play just over 30% of the available minutes, a worrying figure for a player who cost nearly 60 million euros.
Bayern Munich Wants Dani Olmo
Dani Olmo's talent doesn't go unnoticed in Europe. One of the clubs that has shown the most interest in his situation is Bayern Munich.
The German club believes that the Spaniard would fit perfectly into their play style and would be willing to negotiate with Barça. From Germany, there is talk of a player exchange, a deal that would benefit both parties.
In Barcelona, the news hasn't been poorly received. Although Hansi Flick trusts Dani Olmo, the lack of continuity and injuries have made the Barça board open to listening to offers.
A Possible Exchange
If Bayern Munich really wants Dani Olmo, Barça will try to take advantage of the situation to get one of the most promising players in European soccer: Jamal Musiala.
Musiala, 21, is one of the greatest gems of German soccer. His ability to play as an attacking midfielder, winger, or inside forward makes him a versatile player, something Flick values highly.
Barça has been following Musiala for some time, and if the opportunity to sign him arises, they will try to close a deal with Bayern. However, the German club won't make his departure easy.
Although an exchange between Dani Olmo and Jamal Musiala sounds very attractive, the reality is that Barça would have to include money in the deal.
Musiala has a much higher market value than Dani Olmo, so Bayern would demand financial compensation. Close sources assure that Barça could pay between 30 and 40 million euros in addition to including Olmo in the agreement.
For Laporta, these types of operations are risky, but they can also be a unique opportunity. Musiala would fit perfectly into Flick's project and would become a key piece for the club's future.
The Coming Weeks Will Be Key
For now, nothing is finalized. Barça continues to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of the operation, but everything will depend on Bayern's willingness and Musiala himself.
Dani Olmo, meanwhile, hasn't made any statements about his possible departure. However, his entourage knows that if Barça gives the green light to the transfer, the player wouldn't put up too many obstacles to his departure.
With the transfer market still far away, negotiations between Barça and Bayern could intensify in the coming months. If Flick considers Musiala the ideal reinforcement, the exchange could become a reality sooner than expected.