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Real Madrid Nears €100M+ Deal for RB Leipzig Star Dani Olmo; PSG Withdraws
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Real Madrid Nears €100M+ Deal for RB Leipzig Star Dani Olmo; PSG Withdraws

From Helsingin Sanomat · () Finnish

Translated from Finnish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Ongoing story
  • Real Madrid is reportedly close to signing RB Leipzig winger Dani Olmo for over 100 million euros.
  • The Spanish club had a previous offer of 90 million euros plus bonuses rejected.
  • Paris Saint-Germain, previously linked with Olmo, has officially withdrawn from negotiations, citing financial principles.

Real Madrid is reportedly on the verge of securing a major signing, with Spanish outlet Helsingin Sanomat reporting that the club is set to acquire RB Leipzig's highly-rated winger, Dani Olmo. The transfer fee is said to exceed 100 million euros, marking a significant investment for the Spanish giants.

Olmo, who impressed during the recent European Championship and in the German Bundesliga, has been a target for several top clubs this summer. Liverpool and particularly Paris Saint-Germain were previously linked with the Ivorian winger. However, Real Madrid appears to have made a decisive move after Leipzig rejected their initial offer of 90 million euros plus 10 million euros in bonuses.

Personal terms are reportedly already agreed upon between Olmo and Real Madrid, with the player expected to travel to the Spanish capital for a medical examination soon. The transfer saga has been closely followed by prominent football journalists, who suggest that while a complete agreement between the clubs is not yet finalized, the transfer is highly anticipated.

Adding a twist to the saga, Paris Saint-Germain officially announced their withdrawal from negotiations for Olmo. The French club stated, "Paris Saint-Germain has officially withdrawn this evening from its interest and offers concerning Yan Diomande. PSG will not compromise its principles of sound finance and balanced team building." This move leaves Real Madrid with a clearer path to securing the talented winger.

Olmo had a productive last season with RB Leipzig, scoring 12 goals and providing 9 assists in 33 Bundesliga appearances, showcasing his attacking prowess and value to the team.

Paris Saint-Germain has officially withdrawn this evening from its interest and offers concerning Yan Diomande. PSG will not compromise its principles of sound finance and balanced team building.

— Paris Saint-GermainThe club issued a statement explaining their withdrawal from negotiations for Dani Olmo.
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Originally published by Helsingin Sanomat in Finnish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.