Chelsea activates the Dani Olmo route

Xabi Alonso asked Chelsea to sign the Spanish midfielder for the upcoming summer transfer window.

Javier Parra Peña | 10 Jun 2026 | 00.00
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Chelsea activates the Dani Olmo route.
Chelsea activates the Dani Olmo route.

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Chelsea is interested in signing Dani OlmoChelsea is interested in signing Dani Olmo in the upcoming summer transfer market at the request of Xabi Alonso, who sees him as an interesting addition to the team's offense for the next Premier League season. The Blues are preparing a €70 million offer.

The project led by Basque coach Xabi Alonso, who will formally take over the reins at Stamford Bridge for the upcoming season, aims to shake up the Premier League with immediate impact stellar signings.

The London sports management intends to provide its new coaching staff with the necessary resources to return the club to the top in England. This significant financial investment seeks to capitalize on the financial urgencies of a continental competitor obligated to revamp its squad to meet the demands of its own coach during this vacation period.

Xabi Alonso requested the recruitment of Dani Olmo for Chelsea

The obsession of the Tolosa coach in the offensive front is to assemble a dream attack and has pointed to Dani Olmo's profile as the key piece to enhance the team's rotation in the attacking midfielder zone.

The Eibar coach plans to surround the Spanish international with a setting full of flair, boldness, and goals, combining his qualities with the emerging talent of Estevão, the hierarchy of Cole Palmer, and the directness of João Pedro. The versatility and excellent associative vision of the 28-year-old playmaker captivate a coaching staff looking for rapid transitions and a strong finish in the final meters. The London offices will hasten formal contacts to strengthen a midfield that requires pure dynamism.

Barcelona is open to selling Dani Olmo

The stance of the Barcelona board significantly facilitates Chelsea's plans in this transfer window, as the Catalan striker is on the list of transferable assets to generate funds this summer. Despite signing a long-term contract valid until June 2030, his inconsistent performance during the last season has raised serious doubts at Camp Nou.

With eight goals and ten assists in 49 official appearances, the technical department led by Deco prefers to push for his permanent departure. The Catalan club plans to use the €70 million to finance other significant signings that provide greater tactical options to Hansi Flick's new project.

Dani Olmo's arrival in the British capital will coincide with a deep defensive and organizational restructuring that the upper management must urgently address. The English offices are also working on strengthening the defense and goalkeeping positions while managing the formal requests for the departures of Marc Cucurella and Enzo Fernández.

Both players have demanded to leave Stamford Bridge due to the frustration of failing to secure qualification for the prestigious UEFA Champions League. This delicate institutional situation requires the club to react with impactful measures to demonstrate that the sporting appeal of their squad remains fully intact. The coming weeks of June will be crucial to determine if the offices in Barcelona accept the conditions of the offer or demand additional variables to finalize the deal.

The opportunity to join a project led by Xabi Alonso and compete in the most demanding league on the planet greatly entices the La Masia midfielder, attracted by the promise of an undisputed leading role. The Blues' sports commission will spare no financial resources to structure a highly balanced and vertical squad that competes for all domestic titles.

Chelsea has several targets for the upcoming summer transfer market, and Dani Olmo is one of Xabi Alonso's top requests for the next season.

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