Barcelona's Transfer Activities Take Center Stage, Eclipsing Real Madrid's According to Dani Olmo
Barcelona and Real Madrid Shake Up Squads Ahead of LaLiga Season
As the 2021-2022 LaLiga season approaches, both Barcelona and Real Madrid have been busy shaping their squads for the upcoming campaign.
Barcelona, aiming to retain their LaLiga title, has made significant moves in the transfer market. The Catalan club has secured the services of Memphis Depay from Lyon, Eric Garcia from Manchester City, and Sergio Agüero on a free transfer (though Agüero retired early due to health issues). Additionally, Emerson Royal has joined from Real Betis, and Luuk de Jong has returned on loan from Sevilla. These signings are part of Barcelona's efforts to rebuild their squad amid ongoing financial problems.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid has taken a more conservative approach, focusing on retaining their core squad and making minimal purchases. The notable addition to their squad is David Alaba from Bayern Munich, who will reinforce the defense. Real Madrid has also promoted youth players and prioritized stability under manager Carlo Ancelotti.
In addition to these moves, Barcelona has added Joan Garcia, Roony Bardghji, and Marcus Rashford (on loan from Manchester United) to their ranks. Real Madrid has strengthened their defensive line with the acquisitions of Franco Mastantuono, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen, and Alvaro Carreras.
Dani Olmo, who played a crucial role in Barcelona's success last season, believes that his team has strengthened their squad more than Real Madrid during the transfer window. Olmo, who scored 12 goals and provided 7 assists in 39 appearances for Barcelona last season, has set a personal target of scoring at least 10 goals for the upcoming season.
Barcelona's first LaLiga match of the new season is against Mallorca on August 16. With the transfer window closed and squads taking shape, fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the new season.
Barcelona, beyond their squad reshaping for the LaLiga season, have also signed striker Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United, aiming to bolster their attacking options. Similarly, Real Madrid, though focusing more on defensive reinforcements, have acquired Alvaro Carreras to bolster their defense. Dani Olmo, an integral part of Barcelona's success last season, expresses confidence in his team's strengthened squad in comparison to Real Madrid, setting a personal goal of scoring at least 10 goals in the upcoming season.
