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Did Bayern Munich dodge a bullet by not signing Dani Olmo?

Dani Olmo is a name floating around in the circle of Bayern Munich transfer rumors, with the Spaniard apparently being viewed as the nuclear option if Michael Olise leaves. The Bavarians tried to sign the midfielder when he was still…

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 1:00 AM
Did Bayern Munich dodge a bullet by not signing Dani Olmo?
Key Things to Know
  • Bavarian Football Works argues Bayern Munich does not need Dani Olmo despite past transfer pursuits.
  • Agent Andy Bara revealed Bayern Munich attempted to sign Olmo on permanent deals from Dinamo Zagreb and Leipzig.
  • Bara advised Olmo to turn down Bayern while at Dinamo Zagreb to take an intermediate career step.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bavarian Football Works argues that Bayern Munich did not need Dani Olmo despite twice attempting to sign the Spanish attacking midfielder. Agent Andy Bara recently revealed that Bayern tried to recruit Olmo during his spells at Dinamo Zagreb and RB Leipzig, but Bara advised his client against the initial move.

The writer questions reports linking Olmo to Bayern as a potential replacement for Michael Olise. Citing an existing surplus of attacking options including Jamal Musiala and Serge Gnabry, Bavarian Football Works concludes that Bayern would be better off investing in other squad positions.

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