How can Barcelona afford Dani Olmo?

The Athletic FC Podcast

08/07/24

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Fresh off an outstanding Euro 2024 campaign with Spain, Dani Olmo is close to a 60 million euro move to Barcelona.

But given their ongoing financial issues, how are Barca affording this?

And with plenty of stars already established in midfield, do they even need Olmo?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Pol Ballús and Tomás Hill López-Menchero

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producer: Mike Stavrou

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