Barcelona are set to sign Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig, after reaching an agreement with the Bundesliga club for the transfer fee. The move has been given the here we go signal by renowned transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, meaning it is only a matter of time before his signing is made official.
The former La Masia academy player will return to his boyhood club after a stunning performance for Spain at Euro 2024. Olmo played a key part in Spain’s win at the tournament, scoring three goals and providing two assists in six games.
Dani Olmo to sign for Barcelona from RB Leipzig
🚨🔵🔴 EXCL: Dani Olmo to Barça, here we go! Verbal agreement in place after key mission in Leipzig for Barça director Deco.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 6, 2024
€55m guaranteed package plus €7m in add-ons, main part difficult to reach.
Olmo agreed on six year deal valid until June 2030 and he wanted Barça move. pic.twitter.com/Y3aZHyf9iF
The playmaker will be making the move for a fee worth €55 million plus €7 million in the form of difficult to reach add-ons. Dani Olmo has agreed to a six year contract with Barcelona till 2030, and is expected to undergo his medicals in the coming week.
The Spaniard had a €60 million release clause in his contract which expired shortly after the Euro 2024 final. No club came forth to trigger the clause. But more importantly, he didn’t want to join any other club apart from Barcelona.
After signing their top target for the summer, it will be interesting to see how the Blaugrana proceed with their business in the remainder of the transfer window.
