While FC Barcelona failed to register him with La Liga, Dani Olmo was able to leave free this winter. Some clubs like Paris Saint-Germain have tried to take advantage of it. But the Barça attacking midfielder has not even studied his different alternatives.
Double decisive passer against Betis Sevilla (5-1) Wednesday in the Copa del Rey, Dani Olmo shone in the position of false number 9. His performance perhaps gave Luis Enrique regrets. A few days ago, the Paris Saint-Germain coach could believe in the arrival of the attacking midfielder from FC Barcelona. A clause in his contract allowed him to leave free if his managers had not validated his registration with La Liga by January 1.
Long in difficulty with Spanish financial fair play, Barça had to wait until last week and the verdict of the Higher Sports Council (CSD) to resolve the situation. Before this delivery, European clubs obviously jumped at the golden opportunity. Like Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain contacted Dani Olmo's agent. But the Spanish media Okdiario confirms the instructions given by the Blaugrana. Despite his more than uncertain situation, the product of the Masia had decided not to listen to any of his courtiers.
-Dani Olmo trusted Laporta
« We do not negotiate with any clubhis agent responded to journalist Fabrizio Romano. Dani is a Barcelona player and he wants to be a Barcelona player. He made great efforts in his life to be at Barcelona. It had been his desire for a long time. Barcelona is the first and last option! » At the risk of seeing its president Joan Laporta fail, Dani Olmo persevered. He who nevertheless had the opportunity to leave while receiving his planned salaries until 2030, in addition to a signing bonus and comfortable new income with another club.