Atlético de Madrid find themselves in an unexpected market opportunity and plan to exploit it. The red and white team targets Dani Olmo. While he may not fit their immediate needs, we are talking about a top player, and you can never have too many. Coach Diego Simeone and sporting director Carlos Bucero have been considering how to fit him into the salary cap for weeks, aware of the difficulties FC Barcelona would face in registering him. Now the decision is up to the player, who can choose to become a free agent whenever he wants. This summer, Atlético already tried to sign him, but his price exceeded the club’s financial capabilities.
Atlético have been monitoring Olmo for years, since 2020, when he was a key player for Leipzig in the Champions League match played at the José Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, in the midst of the pandemic. The Catalan player scored the first goal that day and delivered an outstanding performance that certainly caught Simeone’s attention. Since then, he has remained on the club’s radar.
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During the winter transfer window, Atlético is looking for a midfielder and a player on the left flank. None of these positions align perfectly with Dani Olmo’s attributes, but he is a versatile player, valued by Cholo. They have been deliberating on the possibility of making a transfer for some time, armed with the understanding that FC Barcelona will have difficulty registering him in La Liga. Acquiring a player of Olmo’s caliber without a transfer fee intrigues Atlético’s sports department, which could offer him an attractive project.
Last night, Olmo shared several photos on his social networks, saying goodbye to the year with his partner, Laura Abla. He included two hearts in the post, one blue and one red, a gesture that seems to indicate his loyalty to FC Barcelona, with whom he can only play in the Champions League for the rest of the season. The international player now holds the cards regarding his future, while Atlético remains on standby, ready to pounce, as he would undeniably be a signing of choice capable of helping the club aspire to anything this season.
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