Barcelona is on the brink of securing a deal with Leipzig for the transfer of midfielder Dani Olmo to the LaLiga giants. A source within the Spanish club confirmed that an agreement in principle has been reached, pending final details and a physical examination scheduled for Thursday.
Olmo, who is currently in Barcelona with his agent, is expected to join his new Barça teammates in practice on Friday. The signing, valued at around €60 million ($65.6m), is seen as a significant move for Barcelona, who have yet to make a summer signing.
Barcelona's sporting director met with Leipzig representatives on Tuesday to push forward with the signing. While the deal is not yet finalized, it is understood that Barcelona is willing to meet Leipzig's terms for the player.
The Spain international, who emerged as Barça's top target in this transfer window, has already agreed to personal terms with the club. Olmo, a standout performer at Euro 2024 where he scored three goals and won the Golden Boot, is eager to return to the club where he began his career.
At Leipzig, the 26-year-old has been a key player, scoring 29 goals in his four seasons at the club. His contract with Leipzig is set to expire in June 2027, making him an attractive prospect for Barcelona.
Meanwhile, Athletic Club forward Nico Williams, who was previously linked with Barcelona, has returned to preseason training with his current club. Williams expressed his excitement for the upcoming season in a video shared by Athletic Club.
This potential transfer of Dani Olmo to Barcelona marks a significant development in the summer transfer window, with both clubs working towards finalizing the deal in the coming days.
