After winning La Liga, Dani Olmo has stunned everyone by deciding to leave Barcelona, with reports suggesting he will join a surprising club in the upcoming transfer window.
Hans-Dieter Flick wasted no time after securing the Spanish league title, along with the Spanish Super Cup and Copa del Rey, and has already begun planning for next season. Barcelona is working early in the summer market to finalize departures while also securing the signings Flick needs.
According to renowned journalist Christian Falk of *Sport Bild*, Manchester City’s management is planning to sign Barcelona’s midfield star Dani Olmo during the summer transfer window. City is currently searching for a replacement for Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, who is set to leave the club at the end of the season.
Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz was initially a strong candidate to join Manchester City, with the player’s representatives even traveling to England for negotiations. However, recent reports indicate that Wirtz is now close to joining Bayern Munich instead.
Falk added that City has now turned its attention to the 27-year-old Olmo as an alternative to Wirtz. He also noted that Olmo is not a guaranteed starter under Flick at Barcelona, meaning the Catalan club could be open to selling him for a significant fee.
With Barcelona looking to reshape its squad, Olmo’s departure could provide the financial boost needed for new signings. Meanwhile, Manchester City sees the Spanish international as a key addition to their midfield.
The transfer saga is expected to develop quickly, with both clubs eager to finalize their plans ahead of the new season. If the deal goes through, Olmo’s move to the Premier League would mark a major shift in his career.
Fans will be watching closely as negotiations progress, with Manchester City hoping to secure a top-quality replacement for De Bruyne. Meanwhile, Barcelona will need to reinvest wisely to ensure they remain competitive in La Liga and Europe.
The summer transfer window promises plenty of drama, and Olmo’s potential move could be one of the most surprising deals of the season.