FC Barcelona has been left out of one of the most important summer transfer deals. A young striker with impressive potential has chosen another destination despite the club's interest. The sporting management had been following him for some time and had received Hansi Flick's approval.
It was a strategic move, planned for the medium and long term, as a natural replacement for Lewandowski, who's approaching his final stretch. The player in question had already shown signs of interest in coming to Barcelona and reuniting with an old teammate. However, Barcelona's financial limitations have prevented it from competing with the giant that made the decisive offer.
A future star that Dani Olmo wanted by his side
The main character in this story was not only of interest to the coaching staff, but also had a very special endorsement. Dani Olmo, who played with him during his time in the Bundesliga, dreamed of sharing a locker room again. Their understanding on the field was total: movement, verticality, and constant combinations in the attacking area.
People close to the player confirmed that the idea of playing for Barcelona was especially appealing to him because of Olmo's presence. However, the deadlines have run out without the club being able to make a firm move. While Barcelona was still trying to balance its numbers, the striker had already said "yes" to another offer.
His signing was seen as the big move to lead the post-Lewandowski attacking transition. He has physicality, goal-scoring ability, vision, and competitive hunger, as well as room to grow in a demanding project like Barcelona's. The squad considered him the ideal name for the new cycle starting with Flick on the bench.
Barcelona reacts late and loses another gem
The club's financial urgency has once again affected its moves in a market that waits for no one. Joan Laporta was hoping to finalize some departures and activate new sources of income before going after him. However, another club took advantage of that wait to make a devastating offer.
More than €90 million is the figure already being discussed in the offices as the accepted offer. It's a European team with ambition, financial power, and a need to rejuvenate its attacking line. The striker didn't hesitate: he wants prominence, minutes, and to play with one of his idols in attack.
People close to Dani Olmo acknowledge that he received the news with disappointment, but also with understanding. He understands that his friend needed to secure his future, and that in Barcelona the context wasn't ideal. Still, there's a sense of a missed opportunity for both, and for Barcelona as an institution.
Liverpool wins the battle with a masterstroke
In the end, it was Liverpool who signed the striker Barcelona had wanted for months. The "reds" didn't hesitate to pay more than €90 million to close the deal as soon as possible.
The player who caused this domino effect is Benjamin Sesko, the great jewel of RB Leipzig and former teammate of Dani Olmo. Barcelona couldn't compete and thus loses one of the most promising number 9s on the continent. Olmo will have to look to the future without his best partner, while Liverpool celebrates its masterstroke.