FC Barcelona’s financial difficulties have hindered their ability to compete with Europe’s elite clubs in the transfer market. Nevertheless, the club’s enduring appeal has enabled them to secure some high-profile signings in recent years.
In the latest summer transfer window, Barcelona managed only one major acquisition: Dani Olmo, who joined from RB Leipzig to bolster Hansi Flick’s attacking options.
Despite being the sole addition, Olmo’s impact on the team has been profound. The Spanish international has seamlessly adapted to his new surroundings, delivering top-level performances from the outset.
His impressive displays have drawn widespread praise, with SPORT reporting that former Real Madrid coach and Argentine football icon Jorge Valdano recently lauded Barcelona for this move. Previewing Barça’s clash with Brest, Valdano called Olmo “extraordinary” and one of the club’s best signings in decades.
“Lamine’s absence shifts Dani Olmo to the wing, but as an attacking midfielder, he brings exceptional fluidity to Barça’s game,” Valdano explained. “He must influence the most crucial areas of the pitch to maximize his impact.”
While Valdano’s praise may seem excessive, given the caliber of past signings like Neymar and Luis Suárez, there’s no denying Olmo’s immediate success. If he sustains this level, he could become one of Barça’s most influential players in years.
