{"id":330,"date":"2024-12-26T21:56:44","date_gmt":"2024-12-26T13:56:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dxtynews.com\/?p=330"},"modified":"2024-12-26T21:56:44","modified_gmt":"2024-12-26T13:56:44","slug":"this-year-has-been-very-special-but-its-only-the-beginning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dxtynews.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/26\/this-year-has-been-very-special-but-its-only-the-beginning\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;This year has been very special, but it&#8217;s only the beginning&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/dxtynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-69.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dxtynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-69.png 1000w, https:\/\/dxtynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-69-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/dxtynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-69-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo has described 2024 as an &#8220;unforgettable&#8221; year, highlighting his triumph at the Euros with Spain and his return to his boyhood club, Barcelona. Speaking to Marca, the Terrassa-born playmaker reflected on his incredible journey while also setting ambitious goals for 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the curtain falls on 2024, Dani Olmo has plenty to celebrate. In his interview with Marca, he summarised the year with one word &#8211; &#8220;unforgettable&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;ll never forget it. This year has allowed me to win a major title with Spain and return home wearing the Barcelona shirt,&#8221; Olmo said. His registration with the Blaugrana for the January transfer window remains pending, but his excitement is palpable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a separate interview with Barca One, Olmo shared what led him to choose Barcelona, despite having other offers on the table. &#8220;There were other options, but when Barcelona came along with this initiative, I didn\u2019t hesitate. Coming back home to be with my family and friends was a dream, and now it\u2019s a reality,&#8221; he explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Olmo&#8217;s connection to Barcelona runs deep. After spending six years at La Masia from 2008 to 2014, he left to pursue first-team opportunities with Dinamo Zagreb. From there, his career trajectory took him to RB Leipzig, a move he described as &#8220;brave&#8221; but essential for his development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Moving to Croatia was a bold step, but it helped me so much. My goal was always clear\u2014to return to Barcelona one day,&#8221; he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His decision to join Barcelona wasn&#8217;t just about sentiment. Olmo cited two compelling reasons: the chance to play in the newly revamped Spotify Camp Nou and the opportunity to team up with world-class players like Frenkie de Jong, Robert Lewandowski and Ronald Araujo. &#8220;We have a fantastic squad, and we hope to bring a lot of joy to our fans,&#8221; he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking ahead to 2025, Olmo remains ambitious and driven. &#8220;This year has been very special, but it\u2019s only the beginning. I feel there&#8217;s so much more to achieve. 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