Report: Bayern Munich Leading The Race To Sign Dani Olmo From RB Leipzig
According to reports from Ruben Uria, Dani Olmo has been on Real Madrid’s radar for several months now.
The administration at Santiago Bernabeu closely followed his development at RB Leipzig and hoped to lure him back to Spain if the conditions were amicable. However, Bayern Munich currently lead the race for the forward.
The 25-year-old is no stranger to Spanish football as he underwent his early training in Barcelona’s famed La Masia. Olmo pushed for a move out of the club after finding it difficult to break into the first team at the time and joined Dinamo Zagreb for regular minutes.
In January 2020, RB Leipzig shelled out €20 million for his services and it is safe to say that he has impressed with the Germans.
In 21 Bundesliga appearances this season, the 25-year-old has scored two goals and provided four assists for Marco Rose’s side. Further, he averages 1.5 key passes per game and has created eight big chances.
Olmo also scored once and provided three assists in 60 minutes in Leipzig’s recent win over Freiburg in the DFB Pokal. His numbers this season have thus sparked a serious interest from Europe’s elite and a big money move in June is not off the cards.
Barcelona are also interested, but are waiting until 2024 to make any move as the player becomes a free agent.
The Spanish International’s contract with the German side runs until the summer of 2024, giving him complete leverage over his future.
However, given that Real Madrid already have specific targets that they wish to spend big on, Olmo could have to wait another season if he wishes to join Real Madrid.
Los Blancos see the youngster to be an ideal replacement for Marco Asensio should the Spaniard choose to leave in June. However, with Bayern Munich now involved, Florentino Perez could be forced to rethink his strategy.
