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Dani Olmo on Atlético’s stance over Julián Álvarez: “I don’t understand it”
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Dani Olmo on Atlético’s stance over Julián Álvarez: “I don’t understand it”

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo said he did not understand Atlético Madrid’s refusal to negotiate Julián Álvarez’s transfer after the striker wanted to leave for Barcelona.
  • Olmo praised Álvarez as one of the world’s best strikers but said Barcelona had enough depth to compete for domestic and European titles.
  • He also accepted the cancellation of Barcelona’s planned tribute to Spain’s World Cup winners and received a public welcome in his hometown of Terrassa.

Dani Olmo says he cannot understand why Atlético Madrid refused to negotiate over Julián Álvarez, even after the Argentine forward made clear that he wanted to leave for Barcelona.

Understand it, I don’t understand it. We all have our dreams. Julián was clear about that. He fought for his dreams, but in the end there are external situations that you cannot control.

— Dani OlmoOlmo commented on Atlético Madrid’s refusal to negotiate Julián Álvarez’s transfer to Barcelona.

“Understand it, I don’t understand it. We all have our dreams. Julián was clear about that. He fought for his dreams, but in the end there are external situations that you cannot control,” Olmo told reporters in Terrassa. He described Álvarez as “a great No. 9” and “one of the best players in the world.”

The Barcelona midfielder nevertheless said the failed move would not disrupt his club’s season. “Life goes on, this does not stop us. We have a very good year ahead and a lot of competition, because the other clubs have strengthened very well, but we have more than enough of a squad to fight for everything,” he said.

A great No. 9

— Dani OlmoOlmo praised Álvarez’s ability as a striker.

Olmo also backed Barcelona’s decision to cancel a planned tribute to Spain’s World Cup champions after an incident involving National Police officers and a Barcelona supporter before the team’s match against Elche. The officers allegedly hit the fan after taking away an estelada flag associated with Catalan independence. “The club decided it was not the best time to do it. As players, in the end, we respect that,” Olmo said. “It was not the perfect setting after everything that happened. In the end, it is understandable.”

Life goes on, this does not stop us. We have a very good year ahead and a lot of competition, because the other clubs have strengthened very well, but we have more than enough of a squad to fight for everything.

— Dani OlmoOlmo said Barcelona remained capable of competing for major trophies.

The player was honored in his home city after winning the World Cup with Spain in July. Mayor Dani Ballart led a reception at the town hall, where Olmo signed the city’s book and addressed a crowd that chanted his name and supported the national team. “I fulfilled a childhood dream, winning the World Cup,” he said. “I have more desire than ever to keep bringing joy to my people.”

I fulfilled a childhood dream, winning the World Cup. I have more desire than ever to keep bringing joy to my people.

— Dani OlmoOlmo addressed supporters during his hometown reception in Terrassa.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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