Spanish striker Dani Olmo has renewed his contract with RB Leipzig until 2027, the German club announced on Thursday. The player’s previous bond with the current German Cup champions ran until 2024.
The 25-year-old’s renewal is important for Leipzig, at a time when the striker has sparked the interest of several German and foreign clubs.
The news comes two days before RB Leipzig play the German Cup final against Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday in Berlin.
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Dani Olmo celebrates renewal with RB Leipzig
“When I arrived at Leipzig more than three years ago, it was already a big step for me, as a young prospect in a big European league,” Olmo said in a statement from his club.
“Everyone here helped me and I was able to perform. RB Leipzig is a fantastic club, in a fantastic city and with fantastic fans. I am very happy with this contract renewal”, he added.
The Spanish press claims that Olmo’s contract has a termination clause of around 60 million euros (323 million reais at current prices).
Dani Olmo, who emerged through Barcelona’s youth system, joined Leipzig from Dinamo Zagreb, where he played between 2014 and 2020. In all competitions, he scored 21 goals and provided 29 assists in 122 appearances for Leipzig.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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