According to the Spanish newspaper “El Nacional,” Barcelona’s new signing from RB Leipzig continues to validate the club’s significant investment. This player, the only major new addition to the team this summer apart from Pau Victor, has seamlessly integrated into coach Hans-Dieter Flick’s plans. His performances have been impressive, earning him a regular spot in the starting lineup.
Despite a slow start where he failed to score initially, Dani Olmo quickly made an impact. He netted the decisive goal against Rayo Vallecano and added another against Valladolid, showcasing his quick adaptation and strong synergy with his attacking teammates. His background from La Masia has greatly contributed to his understanding of the game.
Joan Laporta and Deco are clearly pleased with his performance, and he has earned Flick’s full trust. The German coach played a crucial role in persuading him to join Barcelona despite interest from top clubs like Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, and Bayern Munich.
The newspaper went on to say that if Xavi Hernandez were still the coach, the player would have no desire to leave Barcelona, especially since Xavi had opted against signing him in January 2022 in favor of Ferran Torres. This decision, which has since proven to be a mistake, kept the player at RB Leipzig, where he might have joined another club if not for Flick’s intervention.
