Olmo raves about Leipzig departure before joining Barca.

Browse By

Spanish midfielder Dani Olmo bids emotional farewell to RB Leipzig ahead of move to Barcelona. Leipzig have just agreed a deal to sell Olmo to Barcelona for around €60 million after he impressed during four and a half seasons with the club. Including helping Spain win Euro 2024.

Olmo was part of Barcelona’s youth system before leaving to play for Dinamo Zagreb in the Croatian league. And has been with Leipzig since the beginning of 2020.UFABET  

The 26-year-old has made 148 appearances for the Red Bulls in all competitions. Scoring 29 goals and providing 34 assists, winning two DFB-Pokal titles and a German Super Cup. 

After arriving in Barcelona to prepare for his new team unveiling. Olmo bid farewell to Leipzig for the last time and promised to keep the good memories with him forever.

“Young club, young players, we grew up together, won our first trophy together and made history together.”

“The two German Cups and the Super Cup are just some of the unforgettable moments that will stay with me forever.”

“Thank you for letting me be a part of this whole RB Leipzig journey. You will always be in my heart,” Olmo said.

Olmo is expected to sign for Barcelona, returning to the club. Where he spent seven years in the youth academy before joining Dinamo Zagreb aged 16.