Dani Olmo was the one main signing for Barcelona this previous summer time, as he joined the membership on a big-money transfer from RB Leipzig.
Olmo hasn’t disenchanted both, settling in seamlessly beneath the management of Hansi Flick and turning into a helpful artistic outlet for the membership.
Olmo has racked up 5 objectives in eight aggressive matches up to now, with all the objectives coming in La Liga.
The Spaniard’s early transition to Barcelona could be attributed to the truth that he was previously part of the La Masia setup. The participant even has a photograph with Lionel Messi when he was younger.
Olmo names Messi, and Iniesta as idols
Olmo recalled that picture from a latest interplay the place the Barcelona playmaker named Messi certainly one of his idols.
Olmo starred in Spain’s latest win towards Denmark (Picture by Stuart Franklin/Getty Pictures)
When requested about his idols, Olmo stated (h/t FCB World), “Messi, that well-known picture that lots of people have seen and it’s the one I keep in mind essentially the most and the one which I idolise.”
Olmo has by no means had the chance to share the pitch with Messi. However he was part of Barcelona’s youth setup when the Argentine was on the peak of his recreation.
The Spaniard went on to checklist Diego Forlan and just lately retired Barcelona nice Andres Iniesta as his different idols.
“I additionally beloved Diego Forlan loads once I was younger as a result of we had the identical haircut, but in addition Messi and Iniesta have been two particular figures for me,” he added.
Olmo’s assertion got here on the again of his stellar efficiency for Spain within the UEFA Nations League, the place he bagged an help towards Denmark.