<p>As the speculation surrounding Dani Olmo’s future intensifies, the Spanish international remains a hot topic in the transfer market following his stellar performance at Euro 2024. With his exceptional showing, Olmo has drawn significant attention from top European clubs. His <a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/dani-olmo-hat-ueber-seine-zukunft-entschieden-bayern-barca-oder-rb/13180181/34942" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">$65 million release clause</a>, which expires on July 20, has added urgency to the negotiations.</p>



<p>Dani Olmo played a crucial role in <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/uefa-euro/england-great-identifies-new-messi-and-he-plays-for-spain/">Spain</a>‘s triumphant <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/uefa-european-championship-tv-schedule">Euro 2024</a> campaign, where they secured their first European title since 2012. His impressive performance, which included three goals, earned him a shared Golden Boot award. This has inevitably led to increased interest from several high-profile clubs.</p>



<p>Olmo’s contract with Leipzig runs until 2027, and the Bundesliga club has a history of securing high transfer fees for their star players. With the expiration of his release clause imminent, Leipzig can now demand a <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/barcelona/2024/07/19/669a5b5246163f14528b45eb.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">much higher fee</a> in any potential transfer negotiations.</p>



<p>Various media have linked him with <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/manchester-city-tv-schedule">Manchester City</a> and <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/barcelona-tv-schedule">Barcelona</a>, although it seems unlikely that either team will be able to sign him. Neither the Citizens nor Barcelona are in a position to pay the enormous release clause in full at this time. However, Liverpool and Bayern Munich have shown <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/ueberraschung-atletico-madrid-steigt-in-den-poker-um-dani-olmo-von-rb-leipzig-ein-6696dd675b24213a3cd7d40b" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">firmer interest</a>, with Olmo himself hinting at being open to new challenges outside of Germany.</p>



<p>Just recently, the midfielder expressed uncertainty about his future with Leipzig. “My advisors, who are dealing with this, already know what I want to do. I don’t know if I will stay in Germany, we will see,” he said. “I want to be in a place where I am appreciated and loved and what I want to do is win. There are several options, we will see what happens.”</p>



<h2>How Barcelona plan to lure Olmo</h2>



<p>Barcelona, in particular, supposedly remain keen on bringing Olmo back to Catalonia. Despite financial constraints, they are exploring creative solutions to secure the transfer. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1200" height="800" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.worldsoccertalk.com/webp/full/WST_20240720_WST_517642_imago0025169594h-1200x800_8cee0bff.webp&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" alt="" class="wp-image-517654" srcset="https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/07/imago0025169594h-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/07/imago0025169594h-300x200.jpg 300w, https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/07/imago0025169594h-768x512.jpg 768w, https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/07/imago0025169594h-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/07/imago0025169594h-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px"></figure><figcaption>Dani Olmo left Barcelona for Dinamo in 2016 after a stellar youth career</figcaption></figure>



<p>According to reports from <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/leipzig-siente-deuda-dani-olmo-105875098" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sport</a>, Barca plan to offer a lower initial fee supplemented by performance-based incentives. This strategy could potentially exceed the $65 million release clause if Olmo excels, thereby benefiting both parties.</p>



<p>However, the Blaugrana face stiff competition. Premier League giants like Manchester United have made attractive offers, and Bayern Munich are also interested in signing the Spaniard. His preference appears to be a move to Barcelona. However, the allure of the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/watch-premier-league-on-us-tv-internet">Premier League</a> and the familiarity of the Bundesliga present strong alternatives.</p>



<h2>What now after release clause expiry?</h2>



<p>As the July 20 deadline for Olmo’s release clause approaches, the situation becomes more complex. Any club interested in signing him will now need to negotiate directly with Leipzig. Despite the clause’s expiration, the price is not expected to increase significantly due to Leipzig’s appreciation of Olmo’s contributions. </p>



<p>The German club has acknowledged his commitment and performances, and they may be willing to negotiate a reasonable transfer fee. The 26-year-old has the potential to equal or surpass <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/euro-stars-omitted-from-man-city-us-tour-traveling-squad/">Josko Gvardiol</a>‘s $98 million transfer to City in 2023 as the current record; especially since the German side have a history of getting huge sums for their great players.</p>



<p>Photo credits: IMAGO / Mika Volkmann : IMAGO / Pixsell</p>

Olmo's release clause expires: What now for Euro 2024 hero?

As the speculation surrounding Dani Olmo's future intensifies, his release clause at RB Leipzig has now expired


<p><a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/teams/chelsea-tv-schedule/">Chelsea</a> are supposedly set to splash the cash on Enzo Fernández. The <em><a href="https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-fc-transfer-latest-enzo-fernandez-release-clause-b1049700.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Evening Standard</a></em> claim that the Blues are content to trigger the midfielder’s release clause at Benfica. This fee would be in the region of $125 million.</p>



<p>Fernández was one of the breakout stars of the <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/category/world-cup-2022/">World Cup</a> with <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/nations/argentina-national-team-tv-schedule/">Argentina</a>. The 21-year-old central midfielder featured in every match at the tournament for his country. His performances earned himself the award for <a href="https:\/\/www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/articles/enzo-fernandez-the-rapid-rise-of-argentinas-award-winning-youngster#:~:text=Argentina%27s%20Enzo%20Fernandez%20is%20handed,World%20Cup%E2%84%A2%EF%B8%8F%20in%20Qatar." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Best Young Player</a> during the competition in Qatar.</p>



<p>Chelsea will need to bolster their midfield fairly soon. Star duo N’Golo Kante and Jorginho are both out of contract with the club in the summer. Both midfielders, if fit, are typically a mainstay in the middle of the pitch for the Blues. Fernández would certainly take care of one of these roster spots.</p>



<h5>January window not easy to maneuver </h5>



<p>The winter window can be a tough transfer market. Typically teams do not want to allow their top players to depart midseason. Chelsea boss Graham Potter even touched on this recently. “I would say the January window isn’t so straightforward to find solutions,” Potter stated during a <a href="https:\/\/www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/potter-chelsea-january-transfer-james-25839262" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">press conference</a> last week. </p>



<p>“The team, as I see it, hasn’t functioned as maximally as I would have liked and I think that it can do. I would say the job of the head coach is to focus on the players that are here and make them better. There’s room for improvement there for sure.”</p>



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<p>However, paying a release clause tends to take care of any haggling. Fernández would certainly cost a lot, but the Blues would be filling a major hole looking forward. Taking his age into account, there is even room to grow and get better with Chelsea as well.</p>



<h2>Enzo Fernández not only move for Chelsea this window</h2>



<p>Fernández is also not the only name to be heavily linked with the Blues either. Christopher Nkunku is supposedly set for a move to London as well. The versatile star has already <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/2022/09/30/christopher-nkunku-already-completed-chelsea-medical-reports/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reportedly</a> completed a medical ahead of a move. Chelsea are also in talks with Monaco over defender Benoit Badiashile. The left-sided center back would cost around $42 million.</p>



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