Barça star out in the cold, will Bayern make a move? | OneFootball

Things are not going smoothly for Dani Olmo at FC Barcelona at the moment. The former Leipzig player is barely getting any playing time under coach Hansi Flick – and according to Fichajes, the Catalans would be open to talks if suitable offers come in. For FC Bayern, this could be an opportunity to rekindle ties with an old acquaintance.

In the summer of 2024, Olmo moved from RB Leipzig to Barcelona for around 55 million euros. Despite injury problems, he still managed 25 league appearances, ten goals, and four assists in his first season – a respectable tally. But currently, the attacking player seems to be losing his place. In the first four matches, he was only in the starting eleven once and played less than half of the possible minutes. So far, he has only one assist to his name and is still waiting for his first goal.

Bayern's Interest Is Nothing New

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It’s no surprise that Olmo is once again being linked with a move. Even before his move to Barça, FC Bayern was a candidate. Even during the turbulent registration phase at the Catalan club, his name surfaced in Munich. At the time, Spanish media reported a preliminary agreement with the player’s camp – but it was never activated.

Max Eberl, now sporting director in Munich, knows Olmo well from their time together in Leipzig. He values the Spaniard as a technically strong, versatile attacking player. When asked if he thought Olmo was a good player, Eberl once replied tellingly: “Yes. If I said no now, I’d be really bad at my job.”

Transfer Saga Heats Up

Olmo is 27 years old and in his footballing prime. For Barcelona, the question is whether he remains part of their long-term plans – or whether they would let him go for a lucrative offer to ease their strained finances. According to Fichajes, the Catalans want to recoup a large part of their 55 million euro investment if they sell.

For Bayern, Olmo would be interesting not only from a sporting perspective but also strategically. The Munich club is still looking for flexible solutions in attacking midfield to reduce their dependence on Jamal Musiala. Olmo could make an impact both centrally and on the wings.

Whether there will be a concrete move remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: if Barcelona signals their willingness to sell, FC Bayern will be listening closely – especially since this transfer would carry extra weight given Eberl’s history.

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