Officially Returning To Barcelona, This Is What Dani Olmo Said

New Barcelona player Dani Olmo. (X/@FCBarcelona)

JAKARTA - Barcelona managed to bring back midfielder Dani Olmo. However, Barca had to spend up to 62 million euros from RB Leipzig to get this 26-year-old player.

Olmo has finally returned to Barca. The recruitment of Barca's La Masia academy students is indeed running smoothly. Especially when compared to Nico Williams, who is reluctant to be released by his club, Athletic Bilbao.

Barca bought Olmo for 55 million euros plus 7 million euros based on player performances and club achievements or add-ons. Thus, Barca paid its former player for 62 million euros or approximately 1.07 trillion rupiah.

Olmo also got a long contract, which is six years. This means the club tied him up to 2030 with a player's release clause of 500 million euros. The Spanish national team player who won Euro 2024 said he was happy to finally return to the club he left at the age of 15.

"I'm really happy because this is a dream come true. I feel like I'm going home because I meet my family and teammates again," Olmo was quoted as saying by Football Espana.

"I can't wait to play. I'm proud that Barca is trying hard to get me. Negotiations are a bit tough, but that's normal," he said.

Although it was a bit difficult, the negotiations finally went smoothly. Barca's Director of Sports Deco, who actively approached and negotiated until finally the two clubs reached an agreement.

"Leipzig made everything go smoothly and smoothly. I thank them. Now, I started a new chapter and we are trying to achieve success," he said.

Olmo said he would have no trouble adapting to Barca, now handled by German coach Hansi Flick. Moreover, he has played with some Barca players, including when they were in the Spanish national team.

"Barda players are versatile, have quality and are very good with the first touch. I've played with many Barca players. Many quality players in the team. And, I really want to play with [Robert] Lewandowski. I'm ready to contribute to the team," replied the player whose full name is Daniel Olmo Carvajal.

Last season, Barca failed to win trophies in all competitions. In La Liga Spain, the Blaugrana are in second place after losing to their rivals, Real Madrid. However, Barca again competed in the Champions League.

"Our target is of course to win and become champions. We are Barca. We have a good team and are ready to compete in all competitions," he said.

Olmo has been educated at La Masia since 2007. At that time he was still nine. Olmo received guidance and training for seven years and is predicted to enter the senior team. However, he was quickly recruited by Dinamo Zagreb who had been monitoring his talent.

The Croatian elite club immediately made Olmo a team pillar. This versatile midfielder also skyrocketed in the Croatian League and could compete in the Champions League.

After six years in Dinamo, Olmo was recruited by Leipzig. Moving to the German Bundesliga, Olmo continued to shine and gave Leipzig the German Cup twice and once the German Super Cup. He was able to score 29 goals and 34 assists during 148 appearances with Leipzig.

A prominent performance made Olmo enter the Spanish national team. He skyrocketed when he brought La Roja to win the title at Euro 2024.

Although it was recorded that it was not a starter three times, Olmo was able to show his sharpness and scored three goals. Olmo also became the top scorer of the European Cup with other players, including England striker and captain Harry Kane.

At Barca, Olmo wore the number 20 jersey previously owned by Sergi Roberto. While at Leipzig, he wore number 7. While in the national team, Olmo wore a number for the midfielder, which was 10.