Dani Olmo heavily hints at Barcelona return as Spain and RB Leipzig star provides summer transfer update

RB Leipzig and Spain star Dani Olmo has hinted at a potential return to Barcelona while addressing speculation over his future.

Posted Monday, June 24, 2024 by Goal.com

WHAT HAPPENED?
Olmo came up through the ranks at Barcelona having been in the club's youth system from 2007 to 2014 before he made a move to Croatian side Dinamo Zagreb. After five successful seasons with the club, he got his move to RB Leipzig in 2020 and has impressed with the German side since, while also becoming a mainstay in the Spanish national team squad. As such, multiple clubs have shown interest in the 26-year-old, including Barca, and when asked about the speculation he refused to shoot down a potential return to Camp Nou.

WHAT OLMO SAID
Speaking to the media, Olmo said: “My future? My future will be known before July 14. I’m calm, focused on the Euros, on playing, contributing and that’s it.

"Would I return to Barcelona? Returning to Barca is an option that can occur. We will see after the end of Euros.”

THE BIGGER PICTURE
Barcelona have been without a natural left-winger since the decline of Ansu Fati due to injuries and the likes of Ousmane Dembele, Raphinha and Ferran Torres have deputised on the left wing. However, new boss Hansi Flick has demanded a proper left-winger ahead of his debut season and Olmo has been one of the names put forward alongside Khvicha Kvaratshelia and Nico Williams.

WHAT NEXT FOR OLMO?
The Spaniard will next be in action during Spain's final group-stage match at the Euros against Albania on Monday, June 24 and may even get a start with La Roja already having qualified for the knockout stages.