The signing that Barcelona should consider if Dani Olmo leaves
In recent weeks, we are seeing rumors that would place the Spanish international outside of Camp Nou; Deco must prepare.
Rodrigo Mora, a 19-year-old attacking midfielder from AS Roma, would be the perfect target within the transfer market of FC Barcelona if they ultimately decide to sell Dani Olmo during the upcoming summer transfer window. The player is making a mark in Italy, and his potential transfer could be valued between 60 and 70 million euros, although there is currently no active negotiation.
The scenario depends on the future of Dani Olmo, who is 28 years old and remains on the radar of Bayern Munich. The German club has shown interest in the Spanish international but has yet to make a formal offer. A sale in the region of 80-90 million would allow Barça to explore alternatives. Dani Olmo is considering Bayern's offer.
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Rodrigo Mora is excelling at AS Roma
The young Portuguese player is taking advantage of his first season in Serie A to showcase his offensive capabilities. So far, he has accumulated 4 goals and 2 assists in 14 official matches, with a growing role in the plans of the Italian team.
His latest performance came on November 7, when he scored in Roma's 3-0 victory over Sassuolo. He also found the net against Udinese and Cagliari, stringing together performances that have increased his importance within the team.
Mora arrived in the Italian capital during the summer of 2026 from Porto. The deal was closed with an initial payment of 25 million euros, including the Portuguese club's stake in any future sale and mechanisms to acquire the remaining percentage.
His contract ends in June 2031, so AS Roma has no immediate need to negotiate. Furthermore, various Italian reports place his release clause at 120 million euros.
FC Barcelona would find an alternative to Dani Olmo
The main reason to consider signing Rodrigo Mora would be his versatility. The Portuguese can play as an attacking midfielder but also excel on both flanks, offering various options within Hansi Flick's offensive system.
His inclusion would maintain competition with Fermín López in interior positions. The youth academy graduate would continue to be an option for the attacking midfield role, while Mora would contribute driving ability, receiving in between lines, and attacking from wide positions.
The interest from Barcelona in the player would not be entirely new. His name had already emerged among the promises followed by the club during his time in Portugal, although ultimately it was Roma who managed to sign him.
The sale of Dani Olmo could finance the operation
The primary constraint is financial. The FC Barcelona would hardly be able to undertake an investment of 60-70 million without first securing significant income from a departure from their squad.
Here, Dani Olmo comes into play again, as his contract ends in 2030. Bayern continues to monitor him, although the latest reports from Germany dismiss an immediate offensive during the January transfer market.
If Barça receives an offer close to 80 million euros, they could consider selling the Spaniard and allocate part of the income toward a younger replacement. However, a deal of this nature would also depend on the financial conditions demanded by Roma.
The next step will be to see if Bayern's interest in Olmo transforms into an offer during 2027. Until then, Rodrigo Mora should be regarded as a market alternative for the summer, not an ongoing transfer, although his performance in Italy justifies Barça reassessing his name.
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