I was the one that wanted to sign Declan Rice, but Arsenal didn’t allow me. Now, they want to hijack this player from me again”- Manchester City Boss Pep Guardiola revealed Arsenal want to hijack ‘incredible’ £52M star who scored 7 goals & 5 assists in just 15 games from him again
“Manchester City Manager Pep Guardiola Expresses Concern Over Arsenal’s Interest in Snatching Up £52 Million Star Dani Olmo, Noting Past Disinterest in Declan Rice Signing,” according to a news report.
Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, recently admitted that he wanted to sign Declan Rice but that Arsenal’s refusal to permit the trade prevented him from doing so. Guardiola is now worried because Arsenal is trying to sabotage a transfer for a player he now considers “incredible”—RB Leipzig winger Dani Olmo, who has proven his talent with 7 goals and 5 assists in just 15 appearances.
According to sources from Mundo Deportivo, Dani Olmo’s skills are reportedly being sought after by Arsenal, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Chelsea, and Atletico Madrid. The Spanish news source alluded to Olmo’s £52 million release clause in his contract with RB Leipzig as a potential reason for leaving the German team.
The 25-year-old’s versatility has won Guardiola’s admiration, who has praised his skills as a quality player with a promising future. Olmo is a desirable prospect for many clubs, including Arsenal, due to his versatility in playing attacking positions, whether on the wings or in the center. The Spaniard first drew Guardiola’s attention when playing for Dinamo Zagreb, and he continued to impress after switching to RB Leipzig in 2020.
The author believes that Arsenal might benefit from adding Dani Olmo to their roster. Olmo has made considerable progress and is prepared to advance in his career. His attack versatility fits very perfectly with Arsenal’s need for squad depth and team inventiveness. Even if Arsenal already has noteworthy wingers like Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka, adding Olmo’s talents to the lineup would give the team more choices.
The numbers speak for Olmo’s influence, and his recent Bundesliga performances have shown his ability to help create goals. He demonstrated his usefulness as a winger last season with an amazing record of two goals and five assists in just 15 league games.
