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Dani Olmo Goes After Flick Following Barça's Victory in Las Palmas: '70 Million...'

Barça takes the three points from Las Palmas after a very hard-fought match: Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres, the scorers

The FC Barcelona achieved a crucial victory tonight by defeating UD Las Palmas 0-2 at the Estadio de Gran Canaria. This triumph allows the Catalans to remain at the top of the LaLiga standings. Not only that, it has also led to a series of conclusions in the culé sports management.

A Hard-Fought Match Decided in the Second Half

The locals posed a very serious match, complicating Barça's offensive aspirations during the first half. The Canarian defense was solid, neutralizing the incursions of the Catalan club's strikers. It wasn't until the second half when the team led by Flick managed to break the tie with a great goal by Dani Olmo.

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Dani Olmo right after scoring the winning goal | @4KSMHQ

Thinking about the upcoming commitments, Flick chose to introduce several rotations in the starting eleven. Eric García was a starter in the central defense, while Marc Casadó and Fermín López occupied positions in the midfield. Despite these changes, the team showed a somewhat lackluster version during the first 45 minutes.

Dani Olmo's Decisive Entry

Aware of the need for a game-changer, Flick decided to bring in Dani Olmo at the start of the second half, replacing Fermín López. The move proved to be the right one, as in the 62nd minute, Olmo scored the only goal of the match. After a brilliant assist from Lamine Yamal, the '20' sent the ball into the back of the net with a powerful shot to the top corner.

With performances like today's, Dani Olmo reaffirms his position as one of the best attacking midfielders in the current football scene. His ability to tip the balance in matches and provide offensive solutions is undeniable. This outstanding performance could influence the club's future decisions regarding other players like Fermín López, who has a 70 million offer.

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They offer a lot of money for Fermín | E-Noticies, @FCBarcelona

Million-Euro Offer for Fermín López

In this context, relevant information emerges about Fermín López. According to several media outlets, Atlético de Madrid would be willing to offer 70 million euros for the young midfielder. Although Fermín has shown talent and potential, the competition in his position is high, especially with the level shown by Dani Olmo.

This situation could lead FC Barcelona to seriously consider the offer from the colchonero club. The possible sale of Fermín López would represent a significant financial injection for Barça, allowing the club to strengthen other areas or balance its finances.

With Dani Olmo being key for Flick, Deco and Laporta face a strategic decision with Fermín López that could define the team's direction in the coming seasons.

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