Barcelona have secured the signing of Spanish playmaker Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig for a reported fee of 60 million euros (£51 million).
The 26-year-old returns to his former club, where he spent his youth career before making a move to Dinamo Zagreb in Croatia back in 2014.
Olmo has committed to a six-year contract with Barcelona, which includes a substantial release clause set at 500 million euros (£429 million).
After helping Spain clinch their fourth European Championship title at Euro 2024, where he was one of the tournament’s joint top-scorers with three goals, Barcelona praised his versatility and goal-scoring ability.
“Olmo is a player who shines wherever he is on the pitch, known for his individual flair and his excellent link-up play,” Barcelona stated. “He has an eye for goal, both from inside and outside the penalty area, as he demonstrated during Euro 2024.”
During his time at RB Leipzig, Olmo contributed to the club’s success by winning two German Cups after joining in 2020. Reflecting on his time in Germany, Olmo shared his sentiments on X: “A young club, a young player. We grew up together, won our first trophies, and made history. Thank you, RB Leipzig—you will always hold a special place in my heart.”