Bayern Munich wait for Dani Olmo's green light to move from Barcelona | OneFootball

Dani Olmo is back on Bayern Munich’s radar. The German club sees the Barcelona attacker as a strategic target and is keeping a close eye on his situation, especially the lack of an undisputed starting role that could raise doubts for the player.

For now, there has been no contact between the parties. Bayern know that a deal of this magnitude would only make sense if Olmo is willing to listen to an offer, but in Germany they are already assessing the situation.

Competition is limiting Olmo’s prominence

Olmo joined Barcelona in the summer of 2024 for a fee of more than €60 million, in a deal that required a major financial effort from the Blaugrana club.

Since then, the Spain international has become an important player for Hansi Flick, although he has not managed to establish himself as an undisputed starter.

Barcelona’s attacking competition is one of the main reasons. In midfield, he shares space with Fermín López, who has enjoyed more continuity in LaLiga at the start of the season.

Fermín has made five league starts compared to Olmo’s two, although the former RB Leipzig player started in the European opener against Feyenoord.

A player who knows the Bundesliga very well

Bayern find Olmo’s profile especially attractive because of his experience in Germany. The attacker knows the Bundesliga well after his spell at Leipzig and made a strong impression both at club level and with the Spanish national team.

In addition, his ability to play in different attacking positions, his individual quality, shooting, and eye for goal make him a profile that fits the Bavarian club’s needs.

However, Bayern do not want to rush.

Information from Sky Germany points to the club’s interest, but no talks have taken place yet. The scenario would first depend on Olmo showing a willingness to listen to an offer.

Barcelona are not considering his departure

Barça’s stance is different. The club see Olmo as a strategic investment and are happy with his performances.

At the Blaugrana club, they believe the player offers different qualities from other members of the squad and that he still has room to increase his prominence.

For now, there is no intention to put him on the market.

The situation could change in the future, especially because Barcelona know it will not be possible to keep all of their players indefinitely if significant offers arrive. However, while moves such as Ferran Torres’ departure have already taken place and the club are willing to listen to proposals for other players, Olmo remains off that list.

October could be decisive

The return from the international break will be important in determining the role Olmo will have over the coming months.

The schedule will pit Barcelona against top-level matches, including the Champions League clash with PSG and El Clásico against Real Madrid.

These are games that could help Olmo gain prominence and fully convince Flick that he deserves greater continuity.

Bayern, meanwhile, are watching from Germany. The interest is there, but it needs a signal from the player that, so far, has not come.

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