Top 5 Bundesliga signings from the January transfer window

2. Dani Olmo, Dinamo Zagreb to RB Leipzig, €20 million

Olmo celebrates after scoring on his debut for Spain

A graduate of Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy, Dani Olmo raised a few eyebrows when he decided that time on the pitch was more important for his career and moved to Dinamo Zagreb in 2014 aged just 16. His first-team debut followed just seven months later, and Olmo has never looked back since.

He has made 124 appearances for Zagreb in total, scoring 34 goals while playing behind the striker or out wide on either side. Olmo’s exploits in Zagreb also caught the eye of the Spanish national team, who handed him a debut in November 2019 which he marked with a goal three minutes after coming onto the pitch.

Olmo was strongly linked to a move in the summer, with Barcelona, Manchester United, Chelsea, and Milan all vying for his signature. However, Olmo clearly feels that a move to Leipzig is the next logical move on his path to becoming one of the best in the world. Already possessing mesmerising close control, a powerful shot, and a perpetual desire to drive forward with the ball at his feet, the 21-year-old is all set to be a future Bundesliga star.

About the author

Vaibhav is a European and international football journalist who writes post-match articles for Sportskeeda. A post-graduate in Journalism and Mass Communication, he boasts a total experience of 6 years and has worked for reputed websites such as Times Internet and Men's Health India.

Vaibhav's journey as a football fan began after he was left impressed by the fast-paced action and the gripping storylines of the 2002 FIFA World Cup. He admires Kaka's elegance and determination, while his favorite manager is Sir Alex Ferguson due to the Scotsman's decision-making, vision and man-management abilities. He is also a passionate Manchester United supporter, and believes that Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland could create a historic rivalry similar to the Ronaldo-Messi one.

Vaibhav always cross-checks his information from a number of trustworthy websites and relies on his creative writing skills to produce compelling content. His exploits in journalism have led him to interviewing Indian footballers Robin Singh and Eugeneson Lyngdoh in his career so far.

Vaibhav’s favorite FIFA World Cup moment is Andres Iniesta's tribute to Daniel Jarque in the final of the 2010 edition. When not writing, he likes to read murder mysteries and watch stand-up comedy.

Know More

Edited by Vishal Subramanian