The painful elimination against Inter Milan still resonates in FC Barcelona's environment. After a great European campaign, the "culés" bid farewell to the Champions League in a cruel way, seeing a dream slip away that seemed within reach. The blow has been hard, but the schedule doesn't give a break: this Sunday, Hansi Flick's team faces El Clásico with the possibility of delivering a decisive blow in LaLiga.
While the squad focuses on preparing for the clásico, the club's offices are already working toward the future. Joan Laporta and Deco have begun to outline the first lines of the next season, and that includes making important decisions about several players who haven't performed at the desired level. Between injuries, underperformance, and the need to balance accounts, the list of possible departures is starting to take shape.
A talent under "examination"
On that list appears a name that surprises due to his undeniable quality, and that is Dani Olmo. The attacking midfielder arrived to make a difference, and during certain stretches, he has achieved it: his vision of the game and his ability to unbalance have been essential in several matches. However, his physical fragility has hindered his continuity: he has barely been able to string together more than three games throughout the season, which has raised alarms in the sports management.
Although the club doesn't intend to force his departure, it is willing to listen to offers. If a proposal exceeding 70 million euros arrives, Barça will seriously consider a sale. Olmo, meanwhile, doesn't contemplate leaving, but he is aware that his constant physical problems could condition his role in the near future.
A balance marked by injuries
Olmo's numbers reflect a campaign of contrasts. In the 35 matches he has been able to play, he has scored 11 goals and provided 6 assists, figures that, while positive, fall short of the impact that was expected. His irregular presence in the starting eleven has prevented him from consolidating as one of the leaders of the project, and that is starting to generate internal doubts about his reliability.
Despite everything, the coaching staff values his talent and understands that if he manages to leave his physical problems behind, he can be a key piece. The final decision will depend on several factors: the offers that arrive, his medical condition, and, above all, the player's will. For now, Dani Olmo remains part of the plan, although his situation is under observation.