During the summer transfer window, FC Barcelona had a relatively low-key period regarding new signings. The club made only two permanent acquisitions, both of whom are forwards.
Pau Victor, who had shown promise during his loan with Barcelona Atletic the previous season, was one of these signings and did not significantly affect the club’s finances. The more notable addition was Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig.
As a former product of Barcelona’s renowned La Masia academy, Olmo’s return involved a substantial transfer fee, making his acquisition particularly significant for the team.
Despite some initial registration delays, Olmo had a strong debut for Barcelona. However, concerns emerged when Spain’s head coach, Luis de la Fuente, disclosed that Olmo had sustained a serious injury during an international match against Serbia. This raised worries about a potential setback that could impact Barcelona’s season plans.
Fortunately, subsequent medical assessments offered reassuring news for FC Barcelona. According to Mundo Deportivo, Olmo’s injury is not severe. While he will miss Spain’s upcoming game against Switzerland, this is mainly a precautionary measure to ensure a full recovery.
Barcelona is also relieved, as young talent Lamine Yamal has been heavily used by the Spanish national team, making Olmo’s rest beneficial.
This recovery period is expected to fully restore Olmo, allowing him to participate in Barcelona’s next match against Girona following the international break.
His involvement will be vital as Hansi Flick works on refining the team’s performance and achieving their season goals.
