Although Barcelona did not end 2024 in the best way in terms of results, Dani Olmo, the club’s star signing of the summer, has taken some time to chat with SPORT to reflect on all the good things that have happened to him in 2024 and what could coming in 2025.
The Spanish international, whose registration in La Liga for the second half of the season has been front-page news, is not worried about the situation and trusts the club to solve it, so he is enjoying the holidays with peace of mind. mind.
Although there is some concern about the registration problem and the team’s decline towards the end of 2024, Olmo is confident of having another successful year with Barcelona.
“For the new year I ask, above all, for health, for my family, for myself and for everyone… and also success. With Barça and with the national team. To win titles.” he told SPORTS.
In fact, 2024 has been an excellent year for Olmo. Looking back, he is proud of everything he has achieved: winning Euro 2024 with Spain, where he finished with the Golden Boot, followed by his return to Barcelona a decade after his departure.
Olmo’s best moments in 2024
“It has been a very complete year, with many good moments. But Euro 2024 and the transfer to Barça are the two I would choose.” he said, when asked to pick his best moments of the year.
“Euro 2024, because of how everything turned out. I also especially remember when we returned to Spain and saw everyone so passionate about us… It was incredible.” the 26-year-old admitted.
Then there is his return to Barcelona, a team that he left ten years ago, at the age of 16, after playing six seasons in the club. The Masia – something he had dreamed of for a long time and had a hard time doing.
“The return home, the first goal for Barça, seeing my family in the stands… These are moments that I will always be grateful for starting in 2024.” explained Olmo, who has a contract with the Blaugrana until June 30, 2030.
Since arriving from RB Leipzig in the summer, Olmo has integrated seamlessly into Hansi Flick’s team, scoring six and assisting one goal in 15 appearances.
In 2025, the attacking midfielder hopes to score many more goals for Barcelona, to help Flick’s team get closer to their ultimate goal, which is to win as many titles as possible.