With the Euro now over, the players now have time to think about their future. While some of the tournament’s revelations have already wrapped it up, like Georges Mikautadze, who returned to OL despite approaches from Monaco and Lens, the suspense remains for others. We can notably think of Nico Williams, the great architect of the 4th European title won by La Roja, but also Dani Olmo.
In recent days, information has been pointing to a transfer to Barça for the two Spanish internationals. Concerning the first, it will probably be necessary to pay his release clause, estimated at 58 million euros, while the second is the subject of increased competition and embodied by Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Atlético de Madrid or Liverpool. But in recent hours, Barça has visibly activated the top gear.
Barca have made a 60 million offer for Olmo
According to World Sportsthe Catalan club would have indeed made an offer to Olmo and his entourage. A generous offer for the player, while a clause valid until July 20 makes him accessible at a relatively advantageous rate. “A clause until July 20? Yes, if the clubs want me, they know what they can do. There is time until July 20 for the clause, otherwise, after that it will be difficult negotiations,” he had declared during the Euro.
What about the amount for Leipzig? Still according to World Sportsit would be in the order of 60 million euros, while the proposed contract duration would be 6 years. Aged 26, Olmo is reaching a turning point in his career and is almost certain to leave Leipzig this summer. It remains to be seen whether the project led by Hansi Flick will be enough to convince him to return to his training club, which he left in 2014 to join Zagreb. Tomorrow, the top scorer of Euro 2024 and his agents should study the offer carefully. And new elements should quickly come to light in this case…