- Room and Henrich's buddy would regret Olmo's passing
The two German national football players, David Raum and Benjamin Henrichs, would regret the departure of Spain's European champion Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig. "If he leaves, it would be a huge loss," Raum said in a media round after training with the Saxon Bundesliga team. "He's a top player. Of course, you always want him in the team." But if he moves to FC Barcelona, they would also be happy for Olmo: "Because it would be the right step for him."
According to reports, Barcelona would pay just under 60 million euros in transfer fees. The 26-year-old is the desired transfer of Barcelona's sporting director Deco and new coach Hansi Flick. The channel Esport3 published via X, formerly Twitter, footage of Olmo arriving at the airport.
According to Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Olmo, who was also injury-prone during his time in Leipzig, passed the necessary medical exam with the Catalans - and is "new Barcelona player," as Romano wrote on X. There was no official confirmation at first.
Olmo had previously returned to Leipzig with his advisor after his vacation on Monday. He has been playing for RB since the beginning of 2020, with his contract valid until June 30, 2027. At FC Barcelona, where he played in the youth team, he is said to receive a contract until June 30, 2030.
"I don't know if he said goodbye"
"I'm very close with Dani. I would miss the person first," said Henrichs. Last year, they spent their vacation together, which was also planned for this year. However, it didn't work out this time due to Germany's quarterfinal exit at the EM, also thanks to Olmo's goal, against the eventual champions Spain.
"If he makes that step, I would be very happy. Dani has brutal qualities as a footballer and he would definitely deserve it," Henrichs emphasized. When asked if Olmo had already said goodbye to the team, Raum replied: "We were happy to see him. I don't know if he said goodbye."
After Olmo's potential move to FC Barcelona, Spain might miss his talents in future international matches. Dani Olmo, having played for RB Leipzig, is now linked with his former club FC Barcelona.
