The first player signed by Barcelona for the 2024 25 season is (Dani Olmo).  it took him a decade to return home, which is exciting for the club and its fans. but the story doesn't end here,  there is concern about his position, he mostly plays in this position, but there are many players in the squad who play in that position.

So how will he contribute to the squad? and what are the negative impacts of Dani Olmo! let's find out in this video. So before going into the video, if you are new to this channel, please subscribe, and hit the like button.


Dani Olmo's potential move to Barcelona was unexpected, as it wasn't a transfer that people were widely expected, everyone was thinking about Nico Williams. The rumors only started to become stronger towards the end of the Euros, when it became clear that Barcelona had made him a top target. So finally in 9 August 2024, The Spanish midfielder signed a six-year deal from RB Leipzig at €60 million.

Born in 7 May 1998 in Terrassa Barcelona, he joined Barca Youth Academy at the age of 9 in 2007, his father Miquel Olmo, is a former player and coach who was in charge at Catalan clubs Girona 2009, and Sabadell 2013 14 in the Spanish Second Division. There is not much information about his mother, It is known that she has Croatian family roots 

in 2014 he surprised everyone by joining Dinamo Zagreb, and in 2020 he moved to Bundesliga club RB Leipzig, and in 2024 he joined Barcelona.  So how will he fit in Barca squad when they all already had established players? but before that, why did Barcelona sign him?

he is a product of Barcelona's famed La Masia academy. Bringing him back was seen as a homecoming for a talented player. he is a versatile attacker who can play in multiple positions, offering tactical flexibility to the team. He has proven goal-scoring ability and creative playmaking skills, adding firepower to Barcelona attack. he is a key player for the Spanish national team, signing him aligns with Barcelona's strategy of building a core of Spanish players. At a relatively young age, he is seen as a long-term investment for the club, with the potential to become a key figure for years to come.





How will he contribute at Squad!

In Euro 2024 He consistently delivered standout performances in crucial matches for Spain, proving his class on the international stage. This suggests his quality could be hugely beneficial for Barcelona as well. his versatility as a midfielder, able to play in central, attacking, and even left-wing roles, is seen as a major asset that Barcelona currently lacks among their other midfield options.

his attacking abilities are unique compared to players like Pedri and Gündogan, who have been more defensive-minded in Xavi's tactics. This makes him an important link between the midfield and Barcelona's attacking players such as Lewandowski, Yamal, and the left winger. we can expects he can contribute around 10-15 goals and provide a solid number of assists this season.

Historically, Barcelona has been focused on possession and passing, not necessarily needing a creative attacking midfielder. However, the analyst draws parallels to the impact Jude Bellingham had at Real Madrid, suggesting Olmo could have a comparable influence in Barcelona's setup. His unselfish and experienced playstyle is also expected to help improve the link-up play and chemistry with striker Lewandowski, who has at times grown frustrated with his teammates.

Finally, we believes he could be the player who steps up and scores important goals in Barcelona's big matches, when their other attacking threats are not finding the net. This versatility and ability to provide a consistent goal-scoring threat is seen as a valuable addition to Barcelona's squad.


Negative of Dani Olmo!

Fans are happy about Barcelona signing of him, though they do have some concerns about the team's midfield depth and lineup, if the squad is fully healthy. we are unsure of who the starting midfielders would be in that scenario, as Barcelona has so many talented options like Frenkie de Jong, Gaavi, Pedri, Gündogan, and Olmo himself.

The analyst suggests Barcelona may need to adjust their formation to accommodate all of this midfield talent, drawing comparisons to Manchester City's ability to play multiple attacking midfielders at once. However, there are also worries about Olmo injury history, and whether he will be able to consistently contribute.



Beyond the Olmo signing, the fans expresses disappointment that Barcelona did not address their need for a left winger or a long-term replacement for Busquets. and the fans is also skeptical about the chances of Nico Williams joining the club, feeling he may struggle to break into such a talented squad.

At the same time, fans open to the possibility of La Masia products, like Marc Casadó and Marc Bernal working their way into the first team to help address Barcelona's midfield needs. Overall, the fans sees both, pros and cons to the Olmo signing, and is curious to see how Barcelona manages their midfield depth and selection if the full squad is available.


In Conclusion

If Olmo can bring that same level of play to Barcelona, as he display in euro 2024, it would be a big boost for the team. His versatility as a midfielder, with the ability to play as a central midfielder, attacking midfielder, or even on the left wing, adds a lot of value to Barcelona's attacking options. His presence could improve their midfield and provide the creativity and technical skill needed to compete at the highest level.