(Football news) Nico Williams of Athletic Bilbao was Barcelona’s top transfer target this summer, but it looks like the forward will remain at San Mames.
Since Olmo is scheduled to depart Leipzig during this summer’s transfer window, there has also been significant speculation about his possible return to Camp Nou.
Although Manchester City is said to have shown interest in the Spain international, it seems like Barcelona is in the lead when it comes to obtaining his services. Barcelona and the forward have now come to an agreement on a deal that will last until June 2030.
Olmo ‘agrees’ six-year contract at Camp Nou
Romano claims that Barcelona have also now sent a fresh proposal to Leipzig, but it remains to be seen whether the Bundesliga outfit are prepared to accept the deal.
It is understood that the Catalan giants have offered a €55m (£46.4m) guaranteed fee, in addition to a potential further €7m (£5.9m) in add-ons.
A €60m (£50.6m) release clause in Olmo’s Leipzig contract expired in the middle of last month, meaning that the German outfit are now in a strong negotiating position.
However, Olmo is believed to have made it clear that he wants to secure a return to the club that he represented at academy level between 2017 and 2014 before joining Dinamo Zagreb.
Barcelona ‘submit’ fresh offer for Olmo
Olmo played a vital role in Spain winning Euro 2024, scoring three goals and registering two assists in six appearances at the competition.
The attacker did not start the tournament in Luis de la Fuente’s first XI, but he benefitted from an injury to Pedri to play a vital role in the latter stages.
Olmo made the move to Leipzig from Dinamo Zagreb in January 2020, and he has represented his current side on 148 occasions in all competitions, scoring 29 goals and registering 34 assists in the process.
The attacker is capable of operating in a wide position, but he plays his best football through the middle and is likely to operate as an advanced midfielder for Hansi Flick’s side, should the move be completed.
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